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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.54, 2,660.19 and 678.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.54, 2,660.19 and 678.02 is: 1,016.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.54 : 2,660.19 = 678.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.54/2,660.19 = 678.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.54x = 2,660.19 × 678.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.54x = 1,803,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,648.72/1,773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.98

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