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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.46, 2,668.83 and 683.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.46, 2,668.83 and 683.98 is: 1,025.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.46 : 2,668.83 = 683.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.46/2,668.83 = 683.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.46x = 2,668.83 × 683.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.46x = 1,825,426.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,426.34/1,779.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.83

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