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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.84, 2,668.28 and 624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.84, 2,668.28 and 624.62 is: 936.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.84 : 2,668.28 = 624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.84/2,668.28 = 624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.84x = 2,668.28 × 624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.84x = 1,666,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,649.27/1,778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.93

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