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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.45, 2,667.81 and 608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.45, 2,667.81 and 608.40 is: 912.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.45 : 2,667.81 = 608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.45/2,667.81 = 608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.45x = 2,667.81 × 608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.45x = 1,623,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,095.60/1,778.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.65

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