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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.12, 2,623.92 and 775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.12, 2,623.92 and 775.20 is: 1,162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.12 : 2,623.92 = 775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.12/2,623.92 = 775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.12x = 2,623.92 × 775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.12x = 2,034,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,062.78/1,749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.91

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