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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.92, 2,621.88 and 774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.92, 2,621.88 and 774.28 is: 1,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.92 : 2,621.88 = 774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.92/2,621.88 = 774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.92x = 2,621.88 × 774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.92x = 2,030,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,069.25/1,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.76

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