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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.01, 2,664.59 and 1,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.01, 2,664.59 and 1,127.58 is: 1,689.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.01 : 2,664.59 = 1,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.01/2,664.59 = 1,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.01x = 2,664.59 × 1,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.01x = 3,004,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,538.39/1,778.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.83

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