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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.97, 2,623.46 and 775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.97, 2,623.46 and 775.54 is: 1,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.97 : 2,623.46 = 775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.97/2,623.46 = 775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.97x = 2,623.46 × 775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.97x = 2,034,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,598.17/1,749.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.65

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