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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.24, 2,453.72 and 1,032.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.24, 2,453.72 and 1,032.23 is: 1,424.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.24 : 2,453.72 = 1,032.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.24/2,453.72 = 1,032.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.24x = 2,453.72 × 1,032.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.24x = 2,532,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,785.97/1,778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.33

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