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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.78, 2,670.24 and 855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.78, 2,670.24 and 855.40 is: 1,283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.78 : 2,670.24 = 855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.78/2,670.24 = 855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.78x = 2,670.24 × 855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.78x = 2,284,134.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,134.95/1,779.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.38

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