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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.08, 2,445.76 and 1,143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.08, 2,445.76 and 1,143.37 is: 1,577.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.08 : 2,445.76 = 1,143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.08/2,445.76 = 1,143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.08x = 2,445.76 × 1,143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.08x = 2,796,408.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,408.61/1,773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.15

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