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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.92, 2,477.04 and 774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.92, 2,477.04 and 774.18 is: 1,160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.92 : 2,477.04 = 774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.92/2,477.04 = 774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.92x = 2,477.04 × 774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.92x = 1,917,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,674.83/1,651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.88

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