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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.12, 2,661.16 and 457.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.12, 2,661.16 and 457.86 is: 686.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.12 : 2,661.16 = 457.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.12/2,661.16 = 457.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.12x = 2,661.16 × 457.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.12x = 1,218,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,438.72/1,774.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.78

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