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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.70, 2,668.03 and 804.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.70, 2,668.03 and 804.12 is: 1,206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.70 : 2,668.03 = 804.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.70/2,668.03 = 804.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.70x = 2,668.03 × 804.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.70x = 2,145,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,416.28/1,778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.17

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