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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.74, 2,622.51 and 774.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.74, 2,622.51 and 774.53 is: 1,162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.74 : 2,622.51 = 774.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.74/2,622.51 = 774.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.74x = 2,622.51 × 774.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.74x = 2,031,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,212.67/1,747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.19

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