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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.99, 2,622.79 and 774.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.99, 2,622.79 and 774.41 is: 1,161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.99 : 2,622.79 = 774.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.99/2,622.79 = 774.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.99x = 2,622.79 × 774.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.99x = 2,031,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,119.42/1,748.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.31

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