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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.26, 2,449.62 and 1,145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.26, 2,449.62 and 1,145.07 is: 1,580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.26 : 2,449.62 = 1,145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.26/2,449.62 = 1,145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.26x = 2,449.62 × 1,145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.26x = 2,804,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,986.37/1,774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.93

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