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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.29, 2,661.43 and 620.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.29, 2,661.43 and 620.04 is: 930.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.29 : 2,661.43 = 620.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.29/2,661.43 = 620.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.29x = 2,661.43 × 620.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.29x = 1,650,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,193.06/1,774.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.06

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