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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.17, 2,660.04 and 1,043.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.17, 2,660.04 and 1,043.55 is: 1,564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.17 : 2,660.04 = 1,043.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.17/2,660.04 = 1,043.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.17x = 2,660.04 × 1,043.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.17x = 2,775,884.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,884.74/1,774.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.61

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