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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.25, 2,747.28 and 677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.25, 2,747.28 and 677 is: 1,015.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.25 : 2,747.28 = 677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.25/2,747.28 = 677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.25x = 2,747.28 × 677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.25x = 1,859,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,908.56/1,831.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.65

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