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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.38, 2,627.68 and 778.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.38, 2,627.68 and 778.18 is: 1,167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.38 : 2,627.68 = 778.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.38/2,627.68 = 778.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.38x = 2,627.68 × 778.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.38x = 2,044,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,808.02/1,751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.54

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