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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.77, 2,665.98 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.77, 2,665.98 and 681.84 is: 1,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.77 : 2,665.98 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.77/2,665.98 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.77x = 2,665.98 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.77x = 1,817,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,771.80/1,777.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.50

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