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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.86, 2,444.54 and 1,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.86, 2,444.54 and 1,108.48 is: 1,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.86 : 2,444.54 = 1,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.86/2,444.54 = 1,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.86x = 2,444.54 × 1,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.86x = 2,709,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,723.70/1,771.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.31

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