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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.16, 2,668.74 and 805.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.16, 2,668.74 and 805.54 is: 1,208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.16 : 2,668.74 = 805.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.16/2,668.74 = 805.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.16x = 2,668.74 × 805.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.16x = 2,149,776.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,776.82/1,779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.31

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