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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.54, 2,661.91 and 458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.54, 2,661.91 and 458.30 is: 687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.54 : 2,661.91 = 458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.54/2,661.91 = 458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.54x = 2,661.91 × 458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.54x = 1,219,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,953.35/1,774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.48

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