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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.48, 2,662.87 and 679.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.48, 2,662.87 and 679.59 is: 1,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.48 : 2,662.87 = 679.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.48/2,662.87 = 679.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.48x = 2,662.87 × 679.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.48x = 1,809,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,659.82/1,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.25

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