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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.85, 2,661.01 and 678.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.85, 2,661.01 and 678.29 is: 1,016.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.85 : 2,661.01 = 678.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.85/2,661.01 = 678.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.85x = 2,661.01 × 678.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.85x = 1,804,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,921.47/1,774.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.95

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