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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.62, 2,655.94 and 674.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.62, 2,655.94 and 674.74 is: 1,012.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.62 : 2,655.94 = 674.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.62/2,655.94 = 674.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.62x = 2,655.94 × 674.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.62x = 1,792,068.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,068.96/1,770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.11

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