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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.44, 2,664.38 and 913.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.44, 2,664.38 and 913.48 is: 1,368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.44 : 2,664.38 = 913.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.44/2,664.38 = 913.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.44x = 2,664.38 × 913.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.44x = 2,433,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,857.84/1,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.54

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