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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.79, 2,659.20 and 907.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.79, 2,659.20 and 907.71 is: 1,361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.79 : 2,659.20 = 907.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.79/2,659.20 = 907.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.79x = 2,659.20 × 907.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.79x = 2,413,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,782.43/1,772.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.57

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