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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.29, 2,624.79 and 775.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.29, 2,624.79 and 775.25 is: 1,163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.29 : 2,624.79 = 775.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.29/2,624.79 = 775.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.29x = 2,624.79 × 775.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.29x = 2,034,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,868.45/1,749.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.25

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