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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.87, 2,662.62 and 604.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.87, 2,662.62 and 604.81 is: 907.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.87 : 2,662.62 = 604.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.87/2,662.62 = 604.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.87x = 2,662.62 × 604.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.87x = 1,610,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,372.55/1,774.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.32

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