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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.10, 2,626.65 and 777.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.10, 2,626.65 and 777.29 is: 1,165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.10 : 2,626.65 = 777.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.10/2,626.65 = 777.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.10x = 2,626.65 × 777.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.10x = 2,041,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,655.65/1,751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.93

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