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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.08, 2,665.57 and 681.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.08, 2,665.57 and 681.41 is: 1,022.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.08 : 2,665.57 = 681.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.08/2,665.57 = 681.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.08x = 2,665.57 × 681.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.08x = 1,816,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,331.02/1,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.09

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