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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.84, 2,622.72 and 774.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.84, 2,622.72 and 774.64 is: 1,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.84 : 2,622.72 = 774.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.84/2,622.72 = 774.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.84x = 2,622.72 × 774.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.84x = 2,031,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,663.82/1,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.39

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