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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.80, 2,663.46 and 620.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.80, 2,663.46 and 620.56 is: 931.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.80 : 2,663.46 = 620.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.80/2,663.46 = 620.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.80x = 2,663.46 × 620.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.80x = 1,652,836.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,836.74/1,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.28

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