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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.46, 2,626.57 and 778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.46, 2,626.57 and 778.24 is: 1,167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.46 : 2,626.57 = 778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.46/2,626.57 = 778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.46x = 2,626.57 × 778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.46x = 2,044,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,101.84/1,751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.08

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