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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.40, 2,666.88 and 1,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.40, 2,666.88 and 1,082.40 is: 1,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.40 : 2,666.88 = 1,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.40/2,666.88 = 1,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.40x = 2,666.88 × 1,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.40x = 2,886,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,630.91/1,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.90

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