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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.51, 2,449.69 and 1,146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.51, 2,449.69 and 1,146.40 is: 1,581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.51 : 2,449.69 = 1,146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.51/2,449.69 = 1,146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.51x = 2,449.69 × 1,146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.51x = 2,808,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,324.62/1,775.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.70

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