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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.66, 2,663.52 and 680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.66, 2,663.52 and 680.08 is: 1,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.66 : 2,663.52 = 680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.66/2,663.52 = 680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.66x = 2,663.52 × 680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.66x = 1,811,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,406.68/1,775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.13

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