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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.78, 2,624.52 and 775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.78, 2,624.52 and 775.52 is: 1,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.78 : 2,624.52 = 775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.78/2,624.52 = 775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.78x = 2,624.52 × 775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.78x = 2,035,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,367.75/1,748.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.88

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