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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.94, 2,668.42 and 608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.94, 2,668.42 and 608.96 is: 913.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.94 : 2,668.42 = 608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.94/2,668.42 = 608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.94x = 2,668.42 × 608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.94x = 1,624,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,958.00/1,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.44

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