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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.23, 2,729.77 and 778.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.23, 2,729.77 and 778.95 is: 1,168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.23 : 2,729.77 = 778.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.23/2,729.77 = 778.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.23x = 2,729.77 × 778.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.23x = 2,126,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,352.39/1,819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.82

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