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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.56, 2,626.40 and 776.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.56, 2,626.40 and 776.60 is: 1,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.56 : 2,626.40 = 776.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.56/2,626.40 = 776.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.56x = 2,626.40 × 776.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.56x = 2,039,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,662.24/1,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.15

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