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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.93, 2,624.31 and 775.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.93, 2,624.31 and 775.13 is: 1,163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.93 : 2,624.31 = 775.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.93/2,624.31 = 775.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.93x = 2,624.31 × 775.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.93x = 2,034,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,168.29/1,748.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.10

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