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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.40, 2,666.88 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.40, 2,666.88 and 682.56 is: 1,023.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.40 : 2,666.88 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.40/2,666.88 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.40x = 2,666.88 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.40x = 1,820,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,305.61/1,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.56

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