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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.53, 2,452.83 and 1,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.53, 2,452.83 and 1,031.52 is: 1,423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.53 : 2,452.83 = 1,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.53/2,452.83 = 1,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.53x = 2,452.83 × 1,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.53x = 2,530,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,143.20/1,777.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.40

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