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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.24, 2,627.76 and 778.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.24, 2,627.76 and 778.04 is: 1,167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.24 : 2,627.76 = 778.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.24/2,627.76 = 778.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.24x = 2,627.76 × 778.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.24x = 2,044,502.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,502.39/1,751.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.46

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