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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777, 2,664.30 and 681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777, 2,664.30 and 681.40 is: 1,021.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777 : 2,664.30 = 681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777/2,664.30 = 681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777x = 2,664.30 × 681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777x = 1,815,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,454.02/1,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.64

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