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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.75, 2,654.97 and 674.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.75, 2,654.97 and 674.03 is: 1,011.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.75 : 2,654.97 = 674.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.75/2,654.97 = 674.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.75x = 2,654.97 × 674.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.75x = 1,789,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,526.06/1,769.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.17

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