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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.71, 2,662.43 and 620.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.71, 2,662.43 and 620.31 is: 930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.71 : 2,662.43 = 620.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.71/2,662.43 = 620.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.71x = 2,662.43 × 620.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.71x = 1,651,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,528.85/1,774.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.59

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