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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.54, 2,549.95 and 774.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.54, 2,549.95 and 774.83 is: 1,161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.54 : 2,549.95 = 774.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.54/2,549.95 = 774.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.54x = 2,549.95 × 774.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.54x = 1,975,782.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,782.20/1,701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.17

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