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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.63, 2,668.34 and 624.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.63, 2,668.34 and 624.38 is: 936.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.63 : 2,668.34 = 624.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.63/2,668.34 = 624.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.63x = 2,668.34 × 624.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.63x = 1,666,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,046.35/1,778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.70

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