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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.68, 2,665.44 and 683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.68, 2,665.44 and 683.04 is: 1,024.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.68 : 2,665.44 = 683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.68/2,665.44 = 683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.68x = 2,665.44 × 683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.68x = 1,820,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,602.14/1,777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.15

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