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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.44, 2,656.18 and 674.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.44, 2,656.18 and 674.89 is: 1,012.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.44 : 2,656.18 = 674.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.44/2,656.18 = 674.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.44x = 2,656.18 × 674.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.44x = 1,792,641.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,641.25/1,770.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.54

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