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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.46, 2,726.91 and 778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.46, 2,726.91 and 778.24 is: 1,166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.46 : 2,726.91 = 778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.46/2,726.91 = 778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.46x = 2,726.91 × 778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.46x = 2,122,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,192.39/1,819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.39

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