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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.08, 2,658.72 and 951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.08, 2,658.72 and 951.12 is: 1,425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.08 : 2,658.72 = 951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.08/2,658.72 = 951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.08x = 2,658.72 × 951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.08x = 2,528,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,761.77/1,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.39

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