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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.17, 2,663.23 and 679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.17, 2,663.23 and 679.62 is: 1,019.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.17 : 2,663.23 = 679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.17/2,663.23 = 679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.17x = 2,663.23 × 679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.17x = 1,809,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,984.37/1,775.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.61

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