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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.45, 2,616.80 and 770.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.45, 2,616.80 and 770.56 is: 1,155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.45 : 2,616.80 = 770.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.45/2,616.80 = 770.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.45x = 2,616.80 × 770.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.45x = 2,016,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,397.56/1,744.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.89

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