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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.43, 2,658.65 and 675.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.43, 2,658.65 and 675.90 is: 1,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.43 : 2,658.65 = 675.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.43/2,658.65 = 675.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.43x = 2,658.65 × 675.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.43x = 1,796,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,981.54/1,772.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.85

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