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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.96, 2,621.40 and 774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.96, 2,621.40 and 774.88 is: 1,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.96 : 2,621.40 = 774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.96/2,621.40 = 774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.96x = 2,621.40 × 774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.96x = 2,031,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,270.43/1,747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.08

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