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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.36, 2,669.04 and 913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.36, 2,669.04 and 913.92 is: 1,370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.36 : 2,669.04 = 913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.36/2,669.04 = 913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.36x = 2,669.04 × 913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.36x = 2,439,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,289.04/1,779.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.88

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