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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.64, 2,665.56 and 791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.64, 2,665.56 and 791.10 is: 1,185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.64 : 2,665.56 = 791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.64/2,665.56 = 791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.64x = 2,665.56 × 791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.64x = 2,108,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,724.52/1,778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.58

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