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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.98, 2,662.62 and 476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.98, 2,662.62 and 476.52 is: 714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.98 : 2,662.62 = 476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.98/2,662.62 = 476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.98x = 2,662.62 × 476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.98x = 1,268,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,791.68/1,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.82

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