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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.92, 2,656.44 and 675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.92, 2,656.44 and 675.68 is: 1,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.92 : 2,656.44 = 675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.92/2,656.44 = 675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.92x = 2,656.44 × 675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.92x = 1,794,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,903.38/1,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.97

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