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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.86, 2,667.76 and 682.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.86, 2,667.76 and 682.63 is: 1,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.86 : 2,667.76 = 682.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.86/2,667.76 = 682.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.86x = 2,667.76 × 682.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.86x = 1,821,093.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,093.01/1,778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.74

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