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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.57, 2,449.73 and 1,029.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.57, 2,449.73 and 1,029.35 is: 1,420.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.57 : 2,449.73 = 1,029.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.57/2,449.73 = 1,029.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.57x = 2,449.73 × 1,029.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.57x = 2,521,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,612.18/1,775.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.17

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