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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.83, 2,668.72 and 738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.83, 2,668.72 and 738.96 is: 1,108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.83 : 2,668.72 = 738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.83/2,668.72 = 738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.83x = 2,668.72 × 738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.83x = 1,972,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,077.33/1,779.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.01

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