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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.52, 2,660.56 and 850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.52, 2,660.56 and 850.20 is: 1,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.52 : 2,660.56 = 850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.52/2,660.56 = 850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.52x = 2,660.56 × 850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.52x = 2,262,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,008.11/1,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.72

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