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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.76, 2,455.52 and 1,032.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.76, 2,455.52 and 1,032.45 is: 1,425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.76 : 2,455.52 = 1,032.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.76/2,455.52 = 1,032.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.76x = 2,455.52 × 1,032.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.76x = 2,535,187.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,187.25/1,778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.26

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