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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.46, 2,669.56 and 625.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.46, 2,669.56 and 625.06 is: 937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.46 : 2,669.56 = 625.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.46/2,669.56 = 625.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.46x = 2,669.56 × 625.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.46x = 1,668,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,635.17/1,779.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.72

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