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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.62, 2,448.18 and 1,184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.62, 2,448.18 and 1,184.34 is: 1,634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.62 : 2,448.18 = 1,184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.62/2,448.18 = 1,184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.62x = 2,448.18 × 1,184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.62x = 2,899,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,477.50/1,773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.78

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