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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.28, 2,660.50 and 619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.28, 2,660.50 and 619.76 is: 929.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.28 : 2,660.50 = 619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.28/2,660.50 = 619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.28x = 2,660.50 × 619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.28x = 1,648,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,871.48/1,774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.32

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