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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.56, 2,669.40 and 625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.56, 2,669.40 and 625.40 is: 938.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.56 : 2,669.40 = 625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.56/2,669.40 = 625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.56x = 2,669.40 × 625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.56x = 1,669,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,442.76/1,779.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.12

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