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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.32, 2,619.90 and 773.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.32, 2,619.90 and 773.16 is: 1,159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.32 : 2,619.90 = 773.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.32/2,619.90 = 773.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.32x = 2,619.90 × 773.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.32x = 2,025,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,601.88/1,747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.26

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