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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.22, 2,669.65 and 855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.22, 2,669.65 and 855.52 is: 1,282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.22 : 2,669.65 = 855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.22/2,669.65 = 855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.22x = 2,669.65 × 855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.22x = 2,283,938.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,938.97/1,780.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.95

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