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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.04, 2,665.80 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.04, 2,665.80 and 681.84 is: 1,022.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.04 : 2,665.80 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.04/2,665.80 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.04x = 2,665.80 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.04x = 1,817,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,649.07/1,778.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.28

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