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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.51, 2,669.28 and 805.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.51, 2,669.28 and 805.53 is: 1,208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.51 : 2,669.28 = 805.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.51/2,669.28 = 805.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.51x = 2,669.28 × 805.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.51x = 2,150,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,185.12/1,779.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.30

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