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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.65, 2,665.93 and 623.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.65, 2,665.93 and 623.13 is: 934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.65 : 2,665.93 = 623.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.65/2,665.93 = 623.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.65x = 2,665.93 × 623.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.65x = 1,661,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,220.96/1,777.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.50

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