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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.61, 2,667.94 and 683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.61, 2,667.94 and 683.04 is: 1,024.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.61 : 2,667.94 = 683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.61/2,667.94 = 683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.61x = 2,667.94 × 683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.61x = 1,822,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,309.74/1,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.57

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