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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.76, 2,661.84 and 476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.76, 2,661.84 and 476.12 is: 714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.76 : 2,661.84 = 476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.76/2,661.84 = 476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.76x = 2,661.84 × 476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.76x = 1,267,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,355.26/1,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.10

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