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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.16, 2,615.91 and 771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.16, 2,615.91 and 771.14 is: 1,155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.16 : 2,615.91 = 771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.16/2,615.91 = 771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.16x = 2,615.91 × 771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.16x = 2,017,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,219.76/1,745.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.89

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