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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.36, 2,667.96 and 804.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.36, 2,667.96 and 804.46 is: 1,206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.36 : 2,667.96 = 804.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.36/2,667.96 = 804.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.36x = 2,667.96 × 804.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.36x = 2,146,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,267.10/1,778.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.88

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