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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.94, 2,659.12 and 662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.94, 2,659.12 and 662.06 is: 992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.94 : 2,659.12 = 662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.94/2,659.12 = 662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.94x = 2,659.12 × 662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.94x = 1,760,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,497.31/1,772.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.98

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