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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.20, 2,668.24 and 912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.20, 2,668.24 and 912.52 is: 1,369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.20 : 2,668.24 = 912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.20/2,668.24 = 912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.20x = 2,668.24 × 912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.20x = 2,434,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,811.83/1,778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.25

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