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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.17, 2,660.90 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.17, 2,660.90 and 475.34 is: 712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.17 : 2,660.90 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.17/2,660.90 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.17x = 2,660.90 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.17x = 1,264,816.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,816.52/1,774.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.91

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