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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.42, 2,666.94 and 912.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.42, 2,666.94 and 912.34 is: 1,368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.42 : 2,666.94 = 912.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.42/2,666.94 = 912.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.42x = 2,666.94 × 912.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.42x = 2,433,156.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,156.04/1,777.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.93

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