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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.16, 2,618.90 and 773.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.16, 2,618.90 and 773.14 is: 1,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.16 : 2,618.90 = 773.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.16/2,618.90 = 773.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.16x = 2,618.90 × 773.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.16x = 2,024,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,776.35/1,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.90

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