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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.16, 2,626.47 and 777.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.16, 2,626.47 and 777.09 is: 1,165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.16 : 2,626.47 = 777.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.16/2,626.47 = 777.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.16x = 2,626.47 × 777.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.16x = 2,041,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,003.57/1,751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.52

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