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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.96, 2,667.80 and 738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.96, 2,667.80 and 738.72 is: 1,108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.96 : 2,667.80 = 738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.96/2,667.80 = 738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.96x = 2,667.80 × 738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.96x = 1,970,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,757.22/1,777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.44

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