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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.80, 2,655.78 and 1,111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.80, 2,655.78 and 1,111.72 is: 1,670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.80 : 2,655.78 = 1,111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.80/2,655.78 = 1,111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.80x = 2,655.78 × 1,111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.80x = 2,952,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,483.74/1,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.15

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