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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.49, 2,667.72 and 608.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.49, 2,667.72 and 608.48 is: 912.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.49 : 2,667.72 = 608.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.49/2,667.72 = 608.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.49x = 2,667.72 × 608.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.49x = 1,623,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,249.79/1,778.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.71

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