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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.92, 2,446.92 and 1,152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.92, 2,446.92 and 1,152.08 is: 1,590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.92 : 2,446.92 = 1,152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.92/2,446.92 = 1,152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.92x = 2,446.92 × 1,152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.92x = 2,819,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,047.59/1,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.96

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