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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.79, 2,667.51 and 1,119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.79, 2,667.51 and 1,119.51 is: 1,679.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.79 : 2,667.51 = 1,119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.79/2,667.51 = 1,119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.79x = 2,667.51 × 1,119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.79x = 2,986,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,304.12/1,777.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.78

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