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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.63, 2,454.98 and 1,115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.63, 2,454.98 and 1,115.84 is: 1,540.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.63 : 2,454.98 = 1,115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.63/2,454.98 = 1,115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.63x = 2,454.98 × 1,115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.63x = 2,739,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,365.44/1,778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.16

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