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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.82, 2,666.60 and 623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.82, 2,666.60 and 623.94 is: 935.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.82 : 2,666.60 = 623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.82/2,666.60 = 623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.82x = 2,666.60 × 623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.82x = 1,663,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,798.40/1,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.34

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