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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.48, 2,669.22 and 913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.48, 2,669.22 and 913.24 is: 1,369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.48 : 2,669.22 = 913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.48/2,669.22 = 913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.48x = 2,669.22 × 913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.48x = 2,437,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,638.47/1,779.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.86

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