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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.13, 2,449.97 and 1,076.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.13, 2,449.97 and 1,076.91 is: 1,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.13 : 2,449.97 = 1,076.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.13/2,449.97 = 1,076.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.13x = 2,449.97 × 1,076.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.13x = 2,638,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,397.19/1,775.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.31

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