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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.67, 2,454.51 and 1,150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.67, 2,454.51 and 1,150.30 is: 1,586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.67 : 2,454.51 = 1,150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.67/2,454.51 = 1,150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.67x = 2,454.51 × 1,150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.67x = 2,823,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,422.85/1,779.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.49

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