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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.16, 2,655.72 and 674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.16, 2,655.72 and 674.88 is: 1,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.16 : 2,655.72 = 674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.16/2,655.72 = 674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.16x = 2,655.72 × 674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.16x = 1,792,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,292.31/1,770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.50

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