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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.99, 2,749.22 and 677.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.99, 2,749.22 and 677.74 is: 1,017.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.99 : 2,749.22 = 677.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.99/2,749.22 = 677.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.99x = 2,749.22 × 677.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.99x = 1,863,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,259.62/1,831.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.07

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