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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.42, 2,666.19 and 682.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.42, 2,666.19 and 682.22 is: 1,022.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.42 : 2,666.19 = 682.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.42/2,666.19 = 682.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.42x = 2,666.19 × 682.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.42x = 1,818,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,928.14/1,778.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.78

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