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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,746.61, 2,620.23 and 772.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,746.61, 2,620.23 and 772.69 is: 1,159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746.61 : 2,620.23 = 772.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746.61/2,620.23 = 772.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746.61x = 2,620.23 × 772.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746.61x = 2,024,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,625.52/1,746.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.17

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