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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.95, 2,617.55 and 771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.95, 2,617.55 and 771.06 is: 1,156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.95 : 2,617.55 = 771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.95/2,617.55 = 771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.95x = 2,617.55 × 771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.95x = 2,018,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,288.10/1,744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.65

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