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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,776.93, 2,663.77 and 681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,776.93, 2,663.77 and 681 is: 1,020.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,776.93 : 2,663.77 = 681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,776.93/2,663.77 = 681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,776.93x = 2,663.77 × 681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,776.93x = 1,814,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,027.37/1,776.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.88

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