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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.16, 2,670.18 and 913.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.16, 2,670.18 and 913.72 is: 1,371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.16 : 2,670.18 = 913.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.16/2,670.18 = 913.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.16x = 2,670.18 × 913.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.16x = 2,439,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,796.87/1,779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.32

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