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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.59, 2,450.32 and 1,029.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.59, 2,450.32 and 1,029.99 is: 1,421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.59 : 2,450.32 = 1,029.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.59/2,450.32 = 1,029.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.59x = 2,450.32 × 1,029.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.59x = 2,523,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,810.61/1,775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.39

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