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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.07, 2,663.24 and 943.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.07, 2,663.24 and 943.95 is: 1,414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.07 : 2,663.24 = 943.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.07/2,663.24 = 943.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.07x = 2,663.24 × 943.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.07x = 2,513,960.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,960.68/1,777.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.67

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