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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.49, 2,661.91 and 604.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.49, 2,661.91 and 604.49 is: 906.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.49 : 2,661.91 = 604.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.49/2,661.91 = 604.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.49x = 2,661.91 × 604.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.49x = 1,609,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,083.16/1,774.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.79

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