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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.25, 2,627.34 and 777.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.25, 2,627.34 and 777.13 is: 1,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.25 : 2,627.34 = 777.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.25/2,627.34 = 777.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.25x = 2,627.34 × 777.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.25x = 2,041,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,775.25/1,751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.89

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