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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.60, 2,664.30 and 913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.60, 2,664.30 and 913.40 is: 1,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.60 : 2,664.30 = 913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.60/2,664.30 = 913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.60x = 2,664.30 × 913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.60x = 2,433,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,571.62/1,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.25

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