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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.83, 2,156.10 and 777.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.83, 2,156.10 and 777.13 is: 1,167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.83 : 2,156.10 = 777.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.83/2,156.10 = 777.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.83x = 2,156.10 × 777.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.83x = 1,675,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,564.60/1,434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.78

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