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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.94, 2,668.41 and 624.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.94, 2,668.41 and 624.69 is: 937.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.94 : 2,668.41 = 624.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.94/2,668.41 = 624.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.94x = 2,668.41 × 624.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.94x = 1,666,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,929.04/1,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.04

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