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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.54, 2,660.72 and 951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.54, 2,660.72 and 951.62 is: 1,427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.54 : 2,660.72 = 951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.54/2,660.72 = 951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.54x = 2,660.72 × 951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.54x = 2,531,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,976.30/1,773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.64

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