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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.53, 2,656.94 and 674.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.53, 2,656.94 and 674.90 is: 1,012.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.53 : 2,656.94 = 674.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.53/2,656.94 = 674.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.53x = 2,656.94 × 674.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.53x = 1,793,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,168.81/1,770.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.79

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