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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.96, 2,660.91 and 1,150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.96, 2,660.91 and 1,150.54 is: 1,724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.96 : 2,660.91 = 1,150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.96/2,660.91 = 1,150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.96x = 2,660.91 × 1,150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.96x = 3,061,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,483.39/1,774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.82

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