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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.29, 2,660.76 and 677.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.29, 2,660.76 and 677.29 is: 1,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.29 : 2,660.76 = 677.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.29/2,660.76 = 677.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.29x = 2,660.76 × 677.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.29x = 1,802,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,102.75/1,773.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.25

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