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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.15, 2,658.41 and 677.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.15, 2,658.41 and 677.43 is: 1,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.15 : 2,658.41 = 677.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.15/2,658.41 = 677.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.15x = 2,658.41 × 677.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.15x = 1,800,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,893.27/1,772.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.22

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