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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.56, 2,660.43 and 677.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.56, 2,660.43 and 677.54 is: 1,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.56 : 2,660.43 = 677.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.56/2,660.43 = 677.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.56x = 2,660.43 × 677.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.56x = 1,802,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,547.74/1,773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.34

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