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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.76, 2,656.56 and 675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.76, 2,656.56 and 675.50 is: 1,012.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.76 : 2,656.56 = 675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.76/2,656.56 = 675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.76x = 2,656.56 × 675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.76x = 1,794,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,506.28/1,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.84

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