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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.61, 2,669.13 and 913.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.61, 2,669.13 and 913.53 is: 1,370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.61 : 2,669.13 = 913.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.61/2,669.13 = 913.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.61x = 2,669.13 × 913.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.61x = 2,438,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,330.33/1,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.92

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