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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.44, 2,624.57 and 775.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.44, 2,624.57 and 775.82 is: 1,163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.44 : 2,624.57 = 775.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.44/2,624.57 = 775.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.44x = 2,624.57 × 775.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.44x = 2,036,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,176.90/1,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.91

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