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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.19, 2,656.17 and 675.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.19, 2,656.17 and 675.86 is: 1,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.19 : 2,656.17 = 675.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.19/2,656.17 = 675.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.19x = 2,656.17 × 675.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.19x = 1,795,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,195.68/1,771.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.56

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