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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.23, 2,667.17 and 957.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.23, 2,667.17 and 957.59 is: 1,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.23 : 2,667.17 = 957.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.23/2,667.17 = 957.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.23x = 2,667.17 × 957.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.23x = 2,554,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,037.20/1,779.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.48

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