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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.67, 2,551.64 and 775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.67, 2,551.64 and 775.96 is: 1,162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.67 : 2,551.64 = 775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.67/2,551.64 = 775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.67x = 2,551.64 × 775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.67x = 1,979,960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,960.32/1,702.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.86

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