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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.68, 2,663.66 and 897.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.68, 2,663.66 and 897.81 is: 1,347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.68 : 2,663.66 = 897.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.68/2,663.66 = 897.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.68x = 2,663.66 × 897.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.68x = 2,391,452.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,452.84/1,774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.54

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