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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.88, 2,663.54 and 620.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.88, 2,663.54 and 620.63 is: 931.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.88 : 2,663.54 = 620.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.88/2,663.54 = 620.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.88x = 2,663.54 × 620.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.88x = 1,653,056.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,056.41/1,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.36

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