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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.46, 2,449.44 and 1,243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.46, 2,449.44 and 1,243.37 is: 1,716.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.46 : 2,449.44 = 1,243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.46/2,449.44 = 1,243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.46x = 2,449.44 × 1,243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.46x = 3,045,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,547.97/1,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.33

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