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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.50, 2,661.78 and 620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.50, 2,661.78 and 620.28 is: 930.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.50 : 2,661.78 = 620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.50/2,661.78 = 620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.50x = 2,661.78 × 620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.50x = 1,651,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,048.90/1,774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.43

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