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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.37, 2,454.26 and 1,032.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.37, 2,454.26 and 1,032.06 is: 1,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.37 : 2,454.26 = 1,032.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.37/2,454.26 = 1,032.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.37x = 2,454.26 × 1,032.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.37x = 2,532,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,926.14/1,778.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.30

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