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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.65, 2,663.39 and 679.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.65, 2,663.39 and 679.93 is: 1,019.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.65 : 2,663.39 = 679.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.65/2,663.39 = 679.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.65x = 2,663.39 × 679.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.65x = 1,810,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,915.36/1,775.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.86

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