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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.29, 2,667.75 and 608.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.29, 2,667.75 and 608.42 is: 912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.29 : 2,667.75 = 608.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.29/2,667.75 = 608.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.29x = 2,667.75 × 608.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.29x = 1,623,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,119.12/1,778.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.74

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