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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.99, 2,667.68 and 737.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.99, 2,667.68 and 737.73 is: 1,106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.99 : 2,667.68 = 737.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.99/2,667.68 = 737.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.99x = 2,667.68 × 737.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.99x = 1,968,017.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,017.21/1,777.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.88

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