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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.91, 2,660.67 and 677.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.91, 2,660.67 and 677.61 is: 1,016.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.91 : 2,660.67 = 677.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.91/2,660.67 = 677.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.91x = 2,660.67 × 677.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.91x = 1,802,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,896.60/1,772.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.91

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