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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.55, 2,661.92 and 678.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.55, 2,661.92 and 678.76 is: 1,018.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.55 : 2,661.92 = 678.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.55/2,661.92 = 678.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.55x = 2,661.92 × 678.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.55x = 1,806,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,804.82/1,774.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.18

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