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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.54, 2,669.32 and 805.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.54, 2,669.32 and 805.42 is: 1,208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.54 : 2,669.32 = 805.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.54/2,669.32 = 805.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.54x = 2,669.32 × 805.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.54x = 2,149,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,923.71/1,779.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.13

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