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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.31, 2,655.87 and 674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.31, 2,655.87 and 674.92 is: 1,012.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.31 : 2,655.87 = 674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.31/2,655.87 = 674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.31x = 2,655.87 × 674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.31x = 1,792,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,499.78/1,770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.53

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