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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.43, 2,452.14 and 1,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.43, 2,452.14 and 1,180.22 is: 1,628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.43 : 2,452.14 = 1,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.43/2,452.14 = 1,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.43x = 2,452.14 × 1,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.43x = 2,894,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,052.41/1,777.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.22

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