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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.23, 2,156.23 and 778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.23, 2,156.23 and 778.82 is: 1,168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.23 : 2,156.23 = 778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.23/2,156.23 = 778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.23x = 2,156.23 × 778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.23x = 1,679,301.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,301.41/1,437.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.43

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