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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.08, 2,667.80 and 683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.08, 2,667.80 and 683.20 is: 1,025.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.08 : 2,667.80 = 683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.08/2,667.80 = 683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.08x = 2,667.80 × 683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.08x = 1,822,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,640.96/1,778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.06

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