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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.16, 2,663.64 and 1,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.16, 2,663.64 and 1,046.16 is: 1,569.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.16 : 2,663.64 = 1,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.16/2,663.64 = 1,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.16x = 2,663.64 × 1,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.16x = 2,786,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,593.62/1,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.77

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