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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.94, 2,450.72 and 1,145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.94, 2,450.72 and 1,145.83 is: 1,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.94 : 2,450.72 = 1,145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.94/2,450.72 = 1,145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.94x = 2,450.72 × 1,145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.94x = 2,808,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,108.50/1,774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.09

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