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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.28, 2,453.69 and 1,031.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.28, 2,453.69 and 1,031.96 is: 1,423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.28 : 2,453.69 = 1,031.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.28/2,453.69 = 1,031.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.28x = 2,453.69 × 1,031.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.28x = 2,532,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,109.93/1,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.91

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