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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.23, 2,453.96 and 1,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.23, 2,453.96 and 1,141.24 is: 1,574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.23 : 2,453.96 = 1,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.23/2,453.96 = 1,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.23x = 2,453.96 × 1,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.23x = 2,800,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,545.47/1,779.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.02

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