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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.73, 2,668.10 and 803.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.73, 2,668.10 and 803.69 is: 1,205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.73 : 2,668.10 = 803.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.73/2,668.10 = 803.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.73x = 2,668.10 × 803.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.73x = 2,144,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,325.29/1,778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.54

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