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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.22, 2,662.75 and 800.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.22, 2,662.75 and 800.40 is: 1,201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.22 : 2,662.75 = 800.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.22/2,662.75 = 800.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.22x = 2,662.75 × 800.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.22x = 2,131,256.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,256.44/1,774.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.24

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