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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.72, 2,660.18 and 677.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.72, 2,660.18 and 677.19 is: 1,016.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.72 : 2,660.18 = 677.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.72/2,660.18 = 677.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.72x = 2,660.18 × 677.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.72x = 1,801,443.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,443.91/1,772.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.21

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