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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.40, 2,668.40 and 853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.40, 2,668.40 and 853.60 is: 1,280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.40 : 2,668.40 = 853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.40/2,668.40 = 853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.40x = 2,668.40 × 853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.40x = 2,277,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,746.24/1,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.78

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