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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.93, 2,659.84 and 677.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.93, 2,659.84 and 677.38 is: 1,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.93 : 2,659.84 = 677.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.93/2,659.84 = 677.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.93x = 2,659.84 × 677.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.93x = 1,801,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,722.42/1,772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.24

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