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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.50, 2,622.62 and 775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.50, 2,622.62 and 775.06 is: 1,161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.50 : 2,622.62 = 775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.50/2,622.62 = 775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.50x = 2,622.62 × 775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.50x = 2,032,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,687.86/1,749.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.87

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