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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.74, 2,659.52 and 677.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.74, 2,659.52 and 677.08 is: 1,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.74 : 2,659.52 = 677.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.74/2,659.52 = 677.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.74x = 2,659.52 × 677.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.74x = 1,800,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,707.80/1,772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.78

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