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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.74, 2,658.02 and 676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.74, 2,658.02 and 676.08 is: 1,014.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.74 : 2,658.02 = 676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.74/2,658.02 = 676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.74x = 2,658.02 × 676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.74x = 1,797,030.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,030.78/1,771.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.27

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