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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.96, 2,659.92 and 1,225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.96, 2,659.92 and 1,225.64 is: 1,835.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.96 : 2,659.92 = 1,225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.96/2,659.92 = 1,225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.96x = 2,659.92 × 1,225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.96x = 3,260,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,104.35/1,775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.69

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