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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.53, 2,662.88 and 1,126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.53, 2,662.88 and 1,126.53 is: 1,690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.53 : 2,662.88 = 1,126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.53/2,662.88 = 1,126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.53x = 2,662.88 × 1,126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.53x = 2,999,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,808.57/1,774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.48

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