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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.05, 2,777.67 and 681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.05, 2,777.67 and 681.88 is: 1,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.05 : 2,777.67 = 681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.05/2,777.67 = 681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.05x = 2,777.67 × 681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.05x = 1,894,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,030.68/1,851.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.22

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