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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.19, 2,667.42 and 900.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.19, 2,667.42 and 900.32 is: 1,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.19 : 2,667.42 = 900.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.19/2,667.42 = 900.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.19x = 2,667.42 × 900.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.19x = 2,401,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,518.24/1,777.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.30

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