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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.87, 2,447.72 and 1,111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.87, 2,447.72 and 1,111.78 is: 1,533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.87 : 2,447.72 = 1,111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.87/2,447.72 = 1,111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.87x = 2,447.72 × 1,111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.87x = 2,721,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,308.34/1,774.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.25

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