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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.95, 2,662.21 and 476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.95, 2,662.21 and 476.52 is: 714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.95 : 2,662.21 = 476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.95/2,662.21 = 476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.95x = 2,662.21 × 476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.95x = 1,268,596.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,596.31/1,774.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.72

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