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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.66, 2,556.72 and 779.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.66, 2,556.72 and 779.22 is: 1,168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.66 : 2,556.72 = 779.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.66/2,556.72 = 779.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.66x = 2,556.72 × 779.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.66x = 1,992,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,247.36/1,704.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.71

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