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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804, 2,706.24 and 778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804, 2,706.24 and 778.24 is: 1,167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804 : 2,706.24 = 778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804/2,706.24 = 778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804x = 2,706.24 × 778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804x = 2,106,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,104.22/1,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.46

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