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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,776.94, 2,664.27 and 737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,776.94, 2,664.27 and 737.66 is: 1,106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,776.94 : 2,664.27 = 737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,776.94/2,664.27 = 737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,776.94x = 2,664.27 × 737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,776.94x = 1,965,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,322.18/1,776.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.02

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