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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.84, 2,448.32 and 1,111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.84, 2,448.32 and 1,111.55 is: 1,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.84 : 2,448.32 = 1,111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.84/2,448.32 = 1,111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.84x = 2,448.32 × 1,111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.84x = 2,721,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,430.10/1,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.34

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