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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.94, 2,668.40 and 480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.94, 2,668.40 and 480.40 is: 720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.94 : 2,668.40 = 480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.94/2,668.40 = 480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.94x = 2,668.40 × 480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.94x = 1,281,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,899.36/1,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.60

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