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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.75, 2,454.81 and 1,080.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.75, 2,454.81 and 1,080.26 is: 1,490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.75 : 2,454.81 = 1,080.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.75/2,454.81 = 1,080.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.75x = 2,454.81 × 1,080.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.75x = 2,651,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,833.05/1,778.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.84

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