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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.83, 2,447.37 and 1,110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.83, 2,447.37 and 1,110.05 is: 1,532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.83 : 2,447.37 = 1,110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.83/2,447.37 = 1,110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.83x = 2,447.37 × 1,110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.83x = 2,716,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,703.07/1,772.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.41

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