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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.61, 2,772.23 and 677.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.61, 2,772.23 and 677.97 is: 1,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.61 : 2,772.23 = 677.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.61/2,772.23 = 677.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.61x = 2,772.23 × 677.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.61x = 1,879,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,485.38/1,847.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.25

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