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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.91, 2,669.76 and 1,234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.91, 2,669.76 and 1,234.92 is: 1,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.91 : 2,669.76 = 1,234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.91/2,669.76 = 1,234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.91x = 2,669.76 × 1,234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.91x = 3,296,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,940.02/1,778.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.35

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