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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.99, 2,657.96 and 1,078.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.99, 2,657.96 and 1,078.85 is: 1,618.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.99 : 2,657.96 = 1,078.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.99/2,657.96 = 1,078.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.99x = 2,657.96 × 1,078.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.99x = 2,867,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,540.15/1,771.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.26

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