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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.46, 2,668.77 and 481.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.46, 2,668.77 and 481.03 is: 721.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.46 : 2,668.77 = 481.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.46/2,668.77 = 481.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.46x = 2,668.77 × 481.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.46x = 1,283,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,758.43/1,779.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.43

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