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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.70, 2,666.22 and 623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.70, 2,666.22 and 623.64 is: 934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.70 : 2,666.22 = 623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.70/2,666.22 = 623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.70x = 2,666.22 × 623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.70x = 1,662,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,761.44/1,778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.82

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