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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.33, 2,665.32 and 851.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.33, 2,665.32 and 851.91 is: 1,277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.33 : 2,665.32 = 851.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.33/2,665.32 = 851.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.33x = 2,665.32 × 851.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.33x = 2,270,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,612.76/1,777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.54

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