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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.51, 2,668.49 and 946.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.51, 2,668.49 and 946.41 is: 1,419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.51 : 2,668.49 = 946.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.51/2,668.49 = 946.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.51x = 2,668.49 × 946.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.51x = 2,525,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,485.62/1,779.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.20

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