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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.95, 2,666.49 and 607.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.95, 2,666.49 and 607.87 is: 911.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.95 : 2,666.49 = 607.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.95/2,666.49 = 607.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.95x = 2,666.49 × 607.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.95x = 1,620,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,879.28/1,778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.14

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