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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.49, 2,668.59 and 682.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.49, 2,668.59 and 682.83 is: 1,024.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.49 : 2,668.59 = 682.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.49/2,668.59 = 682.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.49x = 2,668.59 × 682.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.49x = 1,822,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,193.31/1,778.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.57

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