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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.47, 2,658.70 and 676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.47, 2,658.70 and 676.94 is: 1,015.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.47 : 2,658.70 = 676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.47/2,658.70 = 676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.47x = 2,658.70 × 676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.47x = 1,799,787.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,787.87/1,772.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.41

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