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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.53, 2,661.70 and 678.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.53, 2,661.70 and 678.81 is: 1,018.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.53 : 2,661.70 = 678.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.53/2,661.70 = 678.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.53x = 2,661.70 × 678.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.53x = 1,806,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,773.57/1,774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.17

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