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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.70, 2,476.88 and 775.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.70, 2,476.88 and 775.07 is: 1,161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.70 : 2,476.88 = 775.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.70/2,476.88 = 775.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.70x = 2,476.88 × 775.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.70x = 1,919,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,751.32/1,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.58

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