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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.15, 2,663.58 and 680.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.15, 2,663.58 and 680.27 is: 1,020.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.15 : 2,663.58 = 680.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.15/2,663.58 = 680.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.15x = 2,663.58 × 680.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.15x = 1,811,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,942.80/1,775.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.73

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