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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.60, 2,653.64 and 674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.60, 2,653.64 and 674.84 is: 1,011.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.60 : 2,653.64 = 674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.60/2,653.64 = 674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.60x = 2,653.64 × 674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.60x = 1,790,782.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,782.42/1,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.97

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