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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.71, 2,668.99 and 913.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.71, 2,668.99 and 913.02 is: 1,370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.71 : 2,668.99 = 913.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.71/2,668.99 = 913.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.71x = 2,668.99 × 913.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.71x = 2,436,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,827.90/1,778.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.00

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