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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.94, 2,668.20 and 738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.94, 2,668.20 and 738.30 is: 1,107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.94 : 2,668.20 = 738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.94/2,668.20 = 738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.94x = 2,668.20 × 738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.94x = 1,969,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,932.06/1,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.36

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