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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.08, 2,657.40 and 850.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.08, 2,657.40 and 850.40 is: 1,273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.08 : 2,657.40 = 850.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.08/2,657.40 = 850.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.08x = 2,657.40 × 850.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.08x = 2,259,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,852.96/1,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.82

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