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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.54, 2,667.87 and 480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.54, 2,667.87 and 480.04 is: 720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.54 : 2,667.87 = 480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.54/2,667.87 = 480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.54x = 2,667.87 × 480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.54x = 1,280,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,684.31/1,778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.08

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