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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.08, 2,660.76 and 994.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.08, 2,660.76 and 994.86 is: 1,492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.08 : 2,660.76 = 994.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.08/2,660.76 = 994.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.08x = 2,660.76 × 994.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.08x = 2,647,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,083.69/1,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.09

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