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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.89, 2,653.75 and 1,111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.89, 2,653.75 and 1,111.21 is: 1,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.89 : 2,653.75 = 1,111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.89/2,653.75 = 1,111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.89x = 2,653.75 × 1,111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.89x = 2,948,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,855.62/1,770.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.18

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