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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.39, 2,665.62 and 852.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.39, 2,665.62 and 852.77 is: 1,278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.39 : 2,665.62 = 852.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.39/2,665.62 = 852.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.39x = 2,665.62 × 852.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.39x = 2,273,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,167.43/1,777.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.94

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