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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.63, 2,660.13 and 801.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.63, 2,660.13 and 801.42 is: 1,201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.63 : 2,660.13 = 801.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.63/2,660.13 = 801.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.63x = 2,660.13 × 801.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.63x = 2,131,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,881.38/1,774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.31

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