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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.76, 2,450.32 and 1,145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.76, 2,450.32 and 1,145.58 is: 1,581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.76 : 2,450.32 = 1,145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.76/2,450.32 = 1,145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.76x = 2,450.32 × 1,145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.76x = 2,807,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,037.59/1,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.64

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