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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.13, 2,453.83 and 992.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.13, 2,453.83 and 992.18 is: 1,369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.13 : 2,453.83 = 992.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.13/2,453.83 = 992.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.13x = 2,453.83 × 992.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.13x = 2,434,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,644.70/1,778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.22

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