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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.54, 2,661.69 and 679.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.54, 2,661.69 and 679.02 is: 1,018.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.54 : 2,661.69 = 679.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.54/2,661.69 = 679.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.54x = 2,661.69 × 679.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.54x = 1,807,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,340.74/1,774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.48

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