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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.52, 2,446.74 and 1,181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.52, 2,446.74 and 1,181.03 is: 1,631.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.52 : 2,446.74 = 1,181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.52/2,446.74 = 1,181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.52x = 2,446.74 × 1,181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.52x = 2,889,679.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,679.46/1,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.18

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