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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.46, 2,664.66 and 682.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.46, 2,664.66 and 682.61 is: 1,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.46 : 2,664.66 = 682.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.46/2,664.66 = 682.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.46x = 2,664.66 × 682.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.46x = 1,818,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,910.24/1,777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.32

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