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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.94, 2,660.79 and 800.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.94, 2,660.79 and 800.51 is: 1,200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.94 : 2,660.79 = 800.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.94/2,660.79 = 800.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.94x = 2,660.79 × 800.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.94x = 2,129,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,989.00/1,774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.03

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