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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.51, 2,665.77 and 607.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.51, 2,665.77 and 607.41 is: 910.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.51 : 2,665.77 = 607.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.51/2,665.77 = 607.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.51x = 2,665.77 × 607.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.51x = 1,619,215.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,215.36/1,778.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.44

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