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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.84, 2,666.22 and 852.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.84, 2,666.22 and 852.91 is: 1,279.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.84 : 2,666.22 = 852.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.84/2,666.22 = 852.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.84x = 2,666.22 × 852.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.84x = 2,274,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,045.70/1,777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.11

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