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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.29, 2,666.36 and 955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.29, 2,666.36 and 955.35 is: 1,433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.29 : 2,666.36 = 955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.29/2,666.36 = 955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.29x = 2,666.36 × 955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.29x = 2,547,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,302.25/1,777.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.25

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