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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.61, 2,658.56 and 676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.61, 2,658.56 and 676.59 is: 1,014.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.61 : 2,658.56 = 676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.61/2,658.56 = 676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.61x = 2,658.56 × 676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.61x = 1,798,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,751.73/1,772.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.75

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