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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773, 2,447.46 and 1,152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773, 2,447.46 and 1,152.36 is: 1,590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773 : 2,447.46 = 1,152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773/2,447.46 = 1,152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773x = 2,447.46 × 1,152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773x = 2,820,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,355.01/1,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.72

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