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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.99, 2,662.17 and 476.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.99, 2,662.17 and 476.59 is: 714.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.99 : 2,662.17 = 476.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.99/2,662.17 = 476.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.99x = 2,662.17 × 476.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.99x = 1,268,763.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,763.60/1,774.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.80

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