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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.42, 2,447.60 and 1,111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.42, 2,447.60 and 1,111.82 is: 1,532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.42 : 2,447.60 = 1,111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.42/2,447.60 = 1,111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.42x = 2,447.60 × 1,111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.42x = 2,721,290.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,290.63/1,775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.76

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