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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.58, 2,626.67 and 777.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.58, 2,626.67 and 777.02 is: 1,165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.58 : 2,626.67 = 777.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.58/2,626.67 = 777.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.58x = 2,626.67 × 777.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.58x = 2,040,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,975.12/1,751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.22

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