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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.08, 2,665.62 and 681.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.08, 2,665.62 and 681.78 is: 1,022.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.08 : 2,665.62 = 681.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.08/2,665.62 = 681.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.08x = 2,665.62 × 681.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.08x = 1,817,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,366.40/1,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.67

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