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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.90, 2,668.86 and 609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.90, 2,668.86 and 609.06 is: 913.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.90 : 2,668.86 = 609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.90/2,668.86 = 609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.90x = 2,668.86 × 609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.90x = 1,625,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,495.87/1,778.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.76

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