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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.29, 2,663.76 and 679.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.29, 2,663.76 and 679.29 is: 1,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.29 : 2,663.76 = 679.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.29/2,663.76 = 679.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.29x = 2,663.76 × 679.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.29x = 1,809,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,465.53/1,775.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.25

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