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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.32, 2,661.48 and 620.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.32, 2,661.48 and 620.07 is: 930.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.32 : 2,661.48 = 620.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.32/2,661.48 = 620.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.32x = 2,661.48 × 620.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.32x = 1,650,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,303.90/1,774.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.11

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