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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.01, 2,453.62 and 1,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.01, 2,453.62 and 1,032.04 is: 1,424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.01 : 2,453.62 = 1,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.01/2,453.62 = 1,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.01x = 2,453.62 × 1,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.01x = 2,532,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,233.98/1,778.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.20

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