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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.32, 2,665.78 and 955.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.32, 2,665.78 and 955.19 is: 1,434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.32 : 2,665.78 = 955.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.32/2,665.78 = 955.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.32x = 2,665.78 × 955.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.32x = 2,546,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,330.67/1,775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.30

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