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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.48, 2,655.92 and 675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.48, 2,655.92 and 675.08 is: 1,012.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.48 : 2,655.92 = 675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.48/2,655.92 = 675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.48x = 2,655.92 × 675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.48x = 1,792,958.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,958.47/1,770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.70

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