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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.41, 2,661.64 and 678.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.41, 2,661.64 and 678.83 is: 1,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.41 : 2,661.64 = 678.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.41/2,661.64 = 678.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.41x = 2,661.64 × 678.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.41x = 1,806,797.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,797.69/1,774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.25

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