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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.52, 2,451.42 and 1,188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.52, 2,451.42 and 1,188.84 is: 1,638.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.52 : 2,451.42 = 1,188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.52/2,451.42 = 1,188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.52x = 2,451.42 × 1,188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.52x = 2,914,346.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,346.15/1,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.64

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