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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.14, 2,661.26 and 475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.14, 2,661.26 and 475.62 is: 713.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.14 : 2,661.26 = 475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.14/2,661.26 = 475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.14x = 2,661.26 × 475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.14x = 1,265,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,746.10/1,774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.44

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