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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.15, 2,661.41 and 679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.15, 2,661.41 and 679.43 is: 1,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.15 : 2,661.41 = 679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.15/2,661.41 = 679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.15x = 2,661.41 × 679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.15x = 1,808,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,241.80/1,774.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.22

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