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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.16, 2,660.52 and 940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.16, 2,660.52 and 940.40 is: 1,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.16 : 2,660.52 = 940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.16/2,660.52 = 940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.16x = 2,660.52 × 940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.16x = 2,501,953.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,953.01/1,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.22

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