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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.74, 2,667.15 and 592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.74, 2,667.15 and 592.25 is: 888.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.74 : 2,667.15 = 592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.74/2,667.15 = 592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.74x = 2,667.15 × 592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.74x = 1,579,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,606.25/1,778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.05

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