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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.78, 2,666.61 and 737.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.78, 2,666.61 and 737.50 is: 1,106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.78 : 2,666.61 = 737.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.78/2,666.61 = 737.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.78x = 2,666.61 × 737.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.78x = 1,966,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,624.88/1,777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.23

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