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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.95, 2,453.49 and 1,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.95, 2,453.49 and 1,114.56 is: 1,538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.95 : 2,453.49 = 1,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.95/2,453.49 = 1,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.95x = 2,453.49 × 1,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.95x = 2,734,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,561.81/1,777.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.04

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