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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.72, 2,669.34 and 624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.72, 2,669.34 and 624.56 is: 937.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.72 : 2,669.34 = 624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.72/2,669.34 = 624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.72x = 2,669.34 × 624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.72x = 1,667,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,162.99/1,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.28

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