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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.40, 2,628.18 and 778.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.40, 2,628.18 and 778.32 is: 1,167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.40 : 2,628.18 = 778.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.40/2,628.18 = 778.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.40x = 2,628.18 × 778.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.40x = 2,045,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,565.06/1,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.96

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