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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.85, 2,666.49 and 607.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.85, 2,666.49 and 607.85 is: 911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.85 : 2,666.49 = 607.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.85/2,666.49 = 607.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.85x = 2,666.49 × 607.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.85x = 1,620,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,825.95/1,777.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.68

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