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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.68, 2,659.68 and 994.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.68, 2,659.68 and 994.66 is: 1,490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.68 : 2,659.68 = 994.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.68/2,659.68 = 994.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.68x = 2,659.68 × 994.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.68x = 2,645,477.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,477.31/1,774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.68

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