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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.44, 2,657.16 and 675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.44, 2,657.16 and 675.54 is: 1,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.44 : 2,657.16 = 675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.44/2,657.16 = 675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.44x = 2,657.16 × 675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.44x = 1,795,017.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,017.87/1,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.31

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