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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.94, 2,451.70 and 1,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.94, 2,451.70 and 1,068.18 is: 1,474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.94 : 2,451.70 = 1,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.94/2,451.70 = 1,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.94x = 2,451.70 × 1,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.94x = 2,618,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,856.91/1,775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.63

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