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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.44, 2,766.90 and 674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.44, 2,766.90 and 674.26 is: 1,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.44 : 2,766.90 = 674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.44/2,766.90 = 674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.44x = 2,766.90 × 674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.44x = 1,865,609.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,609.99/1,844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.48

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