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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.07, 2,667.61 and 608.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.07, 2,667.61 and 608.33 is: 912.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.07 : 2,667.61 = 608.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.07/2,667.61 = 608.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.07x = 2,667.61 × 608.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.07x = 1,622,772.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,772.33/1,778.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.66

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