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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.95, 2,666.41 and 682.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.95, 2,666.41 and 682.23 is: 1,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.95 : 2,666.41 = 682.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.95/2,666.41 = 682.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.95x = 2,666.41 × 682.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.95x = 1,819,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,104.89/1,777.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.15

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