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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.54, 2,665.98 and 853.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.54, 2,665.98 and 853.43 is: 1,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.54 : 2,665.98 = 853.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.54/2,665.98 = 853.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.54x = 2,665.98 × 853.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.54x = 2,275,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,213.98/1,778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.26

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