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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.52, 2,446.86 and 1,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.52, 2,446.86 and 1,184.44 is: 1,634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.52 : 2,446.86 = 1,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.52/2,446.86 = 1,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.52x = 2,446.86 × 1,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.52x = 2,898,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,158.86/1,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.13

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