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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.37, 2,664.86 and 1,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.37, 2,664.86 and 1,127.13 is: 1,688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.37 : 2,664.86 = 1,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.37/2,664.86 = 1,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.37x = 2,664.86 × 1,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.37x = 3,003,638.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,638.02/1,778.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.98

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