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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.62, 2,654.53 and 674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.62, 2,654.53 and 674.14 is: 1,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.62 : 2,654.53 = 674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.62/2,654.53 = 674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.62x = 2,654.53 × 674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.62x = 1,789,524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,524.85/1,769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.25

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