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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.16, 2,453.82 and 992.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.16, 2,453.82 and 992.28 is: 1,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.16 : 2,453.82 = 992.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.16/2,453.82 = 992.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.16x = 2,453.82 × 992.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.16x = 2,434,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,876.51/1,778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.32

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