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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.42, 2,659.25 and 676.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.42, 2,659.25 and 676.95 is: 1,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.42 : 2,659.25 = 676.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.42/2,659.25 = 676.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.42x = 2,659.25 × 676.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.42x = 1,800,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,175.90/1,772.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.66

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