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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.78, 2,660.96 and 603.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.78, 2,660.96 and 603.86 is: 905.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.78 : 2,660.96 = 603.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.78/2,660.96 = 603.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.78x = 2,660.96 × 603.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.78x = 1,606,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,830.98/1,773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.88

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