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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.78, 2,747.38 and 677.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.78, 2,747.38 and 677.26 is: 1,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.78 : 2,747.38 = 677.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.78/2,747.38 = 677.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.78x = 2,747.38 × 677.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.78x = 1,860,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,690.58/1,831.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.78

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