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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.63, 2,618.84 and 772.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.63, 2,618.84 and 772.01 is: 1,158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.63 : 2,618.84 = 772.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.63/2,618.84 = 772.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.63x = 2,618.84 × 772.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.63x = 2,021,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,757.57/1,745.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.19

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