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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.76, 2,664.06 and 854.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.76, 2,664.06 and 854.96 is: 1,280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.76 : 2,664.06 = 854.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.76/2,664.06 = 854.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.76x = 2,664.06 × 854.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.76x = 2,277,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,664.74/1,778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.48

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