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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.81, 2,658.78 and 677.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.81, 2,658.78 and 677.70 is: 1,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.81 : 2,658.78 = 677.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.81/2,658.78 = 677.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.81x = 2,658.78 × 677.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.81x = 1,801,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,855.21/1,773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.81

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