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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.89, 2,659.88 and 907.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.89, 2,659.88 and 907.81 is: 1,361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.89 : 2,659.88 = 907.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.89/2,659.88 = 907.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.89x = 2,659.88 × 907.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.89x = 2,414,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,665.66/1,772.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.99

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