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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.53, 2,455.19 and 1,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.53, 2,455.19 and 1,150.40 is: 1,587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.53 : 2,455.19 = 1,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.53/2,455.19 = 1,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.53x = 2,455.19 × 1,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.53x = 2,824,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,450.58/1,779.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.19

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