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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.28, 2,770.92 and 677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.28, 2,770.92 and 677.52 is: 1,016.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.28 : 2,770.92 = 677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.28/2,770.92 = 677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.28x = 2,770.92 × 677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.28x = 1,877,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,353.72/1,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.28

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