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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.37, 2,448.41 and 1,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.37, 2,448.41 and 1,112.28 is: 1,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.37 : 2,448.41 = 1,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.37/2,448.41 = 1,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.37x = 2,448.41 × 1,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.37x = 2,723,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,299.67/1,775.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.94

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