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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.14, 2,627.31 and 777.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.14, 2,627.31 and 777.92 is: 1,167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.14 : 2,627.31 = 777.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.14/2,627.31 = 777.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.14x = 2,627.31 × 777.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.14x = 2,043,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,837.00/1,751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.15

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