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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.42, 2,661.30 and 800.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.42, 2,661.30 and 800.34 is: 1,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.42 : 2,661.30 = 800.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.42/2,661.30 = 800.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.42x = 2,661.30 × 800.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.42x = 2,129,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,944.84/1,774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.36

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