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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.77, 2,658.21 and 950.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.77, 2,658.21 and 950.65 is: 1,427.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.77 : 2,658.21 = 950.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.77/2,658.21 = 950.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.77x = 2,658.21 × 950.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.77x = 2,527,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,014.05/1,770.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.07

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