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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774, 2,661 and 663.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774, 2,661 and 663.65 is: 995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774 : 2,661 = 663.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774/2,661 = 663.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774x = 2,661 × 663.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774x = 1,765,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,972.65/1,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.48

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