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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.98, 2,727.90 and 779.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.98, 2,727.90 and 779.76 is: 1,168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.98 : 2,727.90 = 779.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.98/2,727.90 = 779.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.98x = 2,727.90 × 779.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.98x = 2,127,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,107.30/1,819.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.75

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