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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.77, 2,661.24 and 800.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.77, 2,661.24 and 800.34 is: 1,200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.77 : 2,661.24 = 800.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.77/2,661.24 = 800.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.77x = 2,661.24 × 800.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.77x = 2,129,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,896.82/1,774.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.10

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