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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.76, 2,665.71 and 1,119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.76, 2,665.71 and 1,119.02 is: 1,676.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.76 : 2,665.71 = 1,119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.76/2,665.71 = 1,119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.76x = 2,665.71 × 1,119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.76x = 2,982,969.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,969.48/1,778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.99

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