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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.99, 2,660.27 and 1,123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.99, 2,660.27 and 1,123.54 is: 1,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.99 : 2,660.27 = 1,123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.99/2,660.27 = 1,123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.99x = 2,660.27 × 1,123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.99x = 2,988,907.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,907.49/1,775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.95

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