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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.38, 2,655.19 and 674.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.38, 2,655.19 and 674.45 is: 1,011.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.38 : 2,655.19 = 674.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.38/2,655.19 = 674.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.38x = 2,655.19 × 674.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.38x = 1,790,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,792.90/1,770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.53

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