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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.27, 2,449.83 and 1,112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.27, 2,449.83 and 1,112.49 is: 1,535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.27 : 2,449.83 = 1,112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.27/2,449.83 = 1,112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.27x = 2,449.83 × 1,112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.27x = 2,725,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,415.55/1,775.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.21

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