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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.96, 2,660.52 and 678.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.96, 2,660.52 and 678.84 is: 1,018.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.96 : 2,660.52 = 678.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.96/2,660.52 = 678.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.96x = 2,660.52 × 678.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.96x = 1,806,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,067.40/1,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.10

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