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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.91, 2,660.87 and 734.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.91, 2,660.87 and 734.27 is: 1,100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.91 : 2,660.87 = 734.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.91/2,660.87 = 734.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.91x = 2,660.87 × 734.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.91x = 1,953,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,785.55/1,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.78

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