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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.80, 2,666.86 and 608.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.80, 2,666.86 and 608.61 is: 912.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.80 : 2,666.86 = 608.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.80/2,666.86 = 608.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.80x = 2,666.86 × 608.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.80x = 1,623,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,077.66/1,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.97

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