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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.84, 2,669.58 and 625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.84, 2,669.58 and 625.68 is: 938.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.84 : 2,669.58 = 625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.84/2,669.58 = 625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.84x = 2,669.58 × 625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.84x = 1,670,302.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,302.81/1,779.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.46

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