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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.98, 2,466.82 and 778.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.98, 2,466.82 and 778.69 is: 1,167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.98 : 2,466.82 = 778.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.98/2,466.82 = 778.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.98x = 2,466.82 × 778.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.98x = 1,920,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,879.95/1,644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.72

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