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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.11, 2,448.21 and 977.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.11, 2,448.21 and 977.43 is: 1,348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.11 : 2,448.21 = 977.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.11/2,448.21 = 977.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.11x = 2,448.21 × 977.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.11x = 2,392,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,953.90/1,774.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.82

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