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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.96, 2,457.36 and 1,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.96, 2,457.36 and 1,191.36 is: 1,644.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.96 : 2,457.36 = 1,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.96/2,457.36 = 1,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.96x = 2,457.36 × 1,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.96x = 2,927,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,600.41/1,779.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.76

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