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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.62, 2,627.67 and 777.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.62, 2,627.67 and 777.70 is: 1,166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.62 : 2,627.67 = 777.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.62/2,627.67 = 777.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.62x = 2,627.67 × 777.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.62x = 2,043,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,538.96/1,751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.66

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