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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.42, 2,726.84 and 778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.42, 2,726.84 and 778.20 is: 1,166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.42 : 2,726.84 = 778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.42/2,726.84 = 778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.42x = 2,726.84 × 778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.42x = 2,122,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,016.90/1,819.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.32

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