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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.36, 2,656.96 and 676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.36, 2,656.96 and 676.24 is: 1,014.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.36 : 2,656.96 = 676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.36/2,656.96 = 676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.36x = 2,656.96 × 676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.36x = 1,796,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,742.63/1,771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.33

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