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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.76, 2,448.82 and 1,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.76, 2,448.82 and 1,111.76 is: 1,533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.76 : 2,448.82 = 1,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.76/2,448.82 = 1,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.76x = 2,448.82 × 1,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.76x = 2,722,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,500.12/1,775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.15

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