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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.73, 2,668.23 and 480.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.73, 2,668.23 and 480.18 is: 720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.73 : 2,668.23 = 480.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.73/2,668.23 = 480.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.73x = 2,668.23 × 480.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.73x = 1,281,230.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,230.68/1,778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.31

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