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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.74, 2,663.25 and 477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.74, 2,663.25 and 477.22 is: 715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.74 : 2,663.25 = 477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.74/2,663.25 = 477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.74x = 2,663.25 × 477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.74x = 1,270,956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,956.17/1,775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.73

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