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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.13, 2,667.90 and 900.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.13, 2,667.90 and 900.15 is: 1,350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.13 : 2,667.90 = 900.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.13/2,667.90 = 900.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.13x = 2,667.90 × 900.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.13x = 2,401,510.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,510.19/1,778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.58

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