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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.22, 2,665.28 and 852.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.22, 2,665.28 and 852.29 is: 1,278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.22 : 2,665.28 = 852.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.22/2,665.28 = 852.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.22x = 2,665.28 × 852.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.22x = 2,271,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,580.30/1,777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.17

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