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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.24, 2,669.04 and 957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.24, 2,669.04 and 957.20 is: 1,436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.24 : 2,669.04 = 957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.24/2,669.04 = 957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.24x = 2,669.04 × 957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.24x = 2,554,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,805.09/1,778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.70

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