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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.93, 2,666.90 and 956.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.93, 2,666.90 and 956.59 is: 1,434.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.93 : 2,666.90 = 956.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.93/2,666.90 = 956.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.93x = 2,666.90 × 956.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.93x = 2,551,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,129.87/1,777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.89

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