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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.38, 2,456.83 and 1,150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.38, 2,456.83 and 1,150.27 is: 1,588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.38 : 2,456.83 = 1,150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.38/2,456.83 = 1,150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.38x = 2,456.83 × 1,150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.38x = 2,826,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,013.14/1,779.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.20

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