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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.95, 2,466.21 and 778.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.95, 2,466.21 and 778.25 is: 1,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.95 : 2,466.21 = 778.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.95/2,466.21 = 778.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.95x = 2,466.21 × 778.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.95x = 1,919,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,327.93/1,644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.80

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