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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.58, 2,449.95 and 1,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.58, 2,449.95 and 1,029.54 is: 1,420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.58 : 2,449.95 = 1,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.58/2,449.95 = 1,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.58x = 2,449.95 × 1,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.58x = 2,522,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,321.52/1,775.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.56

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