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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749, 2,623.80 and 775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749, 2,623.80 and 775.08 is: 1,162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749 : 2,623.80 = 775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749/2,623.80 = 775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749x = 2,623.80 × 775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749x = 2,033,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,654.90/1,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.75

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