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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.65, 2,668.16 and 683.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.65, 2,668.16 and 683.93 is: 1,025.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.65 : 2,668.16 = 683.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.65/2,668.16 = 683.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.65x = 2,668.16 × 683.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.65x = 1,824,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,834.67/1,778.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.97

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