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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.90, 2,747.63 and 677.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.90, 2,747.63 and 677.62 is: 1,016.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.90 : 2,747.63 = 677.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.90/2,747.63 = 677.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.90x = 2,747.63 × 677.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.90x = 1,861,849.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,849.04/1,830.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.90

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