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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.77, 2,668.57 and 913.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.77, 2,668.57 and 913.61 is: 1,369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.77 : 2,668.57 = 913.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.77/2,668.57 = 913.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.77x = 2,668.57 × 913.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.77x = 2,438,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,032.24/1,779.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.86

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