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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.44, 2,668.42 and 682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.44, 2,668.42 and 682.66 is: 1,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.44 : 2,668.42 = 682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.44/2,668.42 = 682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.44x = 2,668.42 × 682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.44x = 1,821,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,623.60/1,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.28

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