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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.95, 2,668.55 and 957.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.95, 2,668.55 and 957.02 is: 1,436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.95 : 2,668.55 = 957.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.95/2,668.55 = 957.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.95x = 2,668.55 × 957.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.95x = 2,553,837.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,837.59/1,777.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.39

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