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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.76, 2,708.10 and 778.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.76, 2,708.10 and 778.84 is: 1,168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.76 : 2,708.10 = 778.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.76/2,708.10 = 778.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.76x = 2,708.10 × 778.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.76x = 2,109,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,176.60/1,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.67

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