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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.97, 2,659.05 and 676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.97, 2,659.05 and 676.44 is: 1,015.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.97 : 2,659.05 = 676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.97/2,659.05 = 676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.97x = 2,659.05 × 676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.97x = 1,798,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,687.78/1,771.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.08

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