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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,776.61, 2,664.94 and 681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,776.61, 2,664.94 and 681.04 is: 1,021.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,776.61 : 2,664.94 = 681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,776.61/2,664.94 = 681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,776.61x = 2,664.94 × 681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,776.61x = 1,814,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,930.74/1,776.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.57

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