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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.62, 2,659.11 and 677.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.62, 2,659.11 and 677.90 is: 1,016.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.62 : 2,659.11 = 677.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.62/2,659.11 = 677.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.62x = 2,659.11 × 677.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.62x = 1,802,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,616.05/1,772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.92

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