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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.74, 2,669.62 and 481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.74, 2,669.62 and 481.22 is: 721.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.74 : 2,669.62 = 481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.74/2,669.62 = 481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.74x = 2,669.62 × 481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.74x = 1,284,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,674.54/1,779.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.83

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