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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.14, 2,665.90 and 682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.14, 2,665.90 and 682.44 is: 1,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.14 : 2,665.90 = 682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.14/2,665.90 = 682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.14x = 2,665.90 × 682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.14x = 1,819,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,316.80/1,777.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.73

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