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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.32, 2,208.01 and 778.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.32, 2,208.01 and 778.59 is: 1,167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.32 : 2,208.01 = 778.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.32/2,208.01 = 778.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.32x = 2,208.01 × 778.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.32x = 1,719,134.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,134.51/1,472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.64

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