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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.81, 2,447.97 and 1,175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.81, 2,447.97 and 1,175.25 is: 1,621.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.81 : 2,447.97 = 1,175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.81/2,447.97 = 1,175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.81x = 2,447.97 × 1,175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.81x = 2,876,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,976.74/1,773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.92

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