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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.31, 2,659.14 and 676.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.31, 2,659.14 and 676.92 is: 1,015.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.31 : 2,659.14 = 676.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.31/2,659.14 = 676.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.31x = 2,659.14 × 676.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.31x = 1,800,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,025.05/1,772.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.64

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