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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.62, 2,766.76 and 674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.62, 2,766.76 and 674.80 is: 1,011.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.62 : 2,766.76 = 674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.62/2,766.76 = 674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.62x = 2,766.76 × 674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.62x = 1,867,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,003.57/1,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.59

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