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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.72, 2,667.52 and 738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.72, 2,667.52 and 738.72 is: 1,107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.72 : 2,667.52 = 738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.72/2,667.52 = 738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.72x = 2,667.52 × 738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.72x = 1,970,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,550.37/1,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.85

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