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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.58, 2,668.14 and 624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.58, 2,668.14 and 624.42 is: 936.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.58 : 2,668.14 = 624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.58/2,668.14 = 624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.58x = 2,668.14 × 624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.58x = 1,666,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,039.98/1,778.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.72

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