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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.06, 2,660.79 and 677.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.06, 2,660.79 and 677.43 is: 1,016.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.06 : 2,660.79 = 677.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.06/2,660.79 = 677.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.06x = 2,660.79 × 677.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.06x = 1,802,501.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,501.51/1,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.61

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