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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.34, 2,661.66 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.34, 2,661.66 and 604.32 is: 906.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.34 : 2,661.66 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.34/2,661.66 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.34x = 2,661.66 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.34x = 1,608,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,494.37/1,774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.53

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