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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.66, 2,669.52 and 684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.66, 2,669.52 and 684.08 is: 1,026.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.66 : 2,669.52 = 684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.66/2,669.52 = 684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.66x = 2,669.52 × 684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.66x = 1,826,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,165.24/1,779.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.13

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