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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.64, 2,628.06 and 778.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.64, 2,628.06 and 778.42 is: 1,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.64 : 2,628.06 = 778.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.64/2,628.06 = 778.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.64x = 2,628.06 × 778.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.64x = 2,045,734.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,734.47/1,751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.90

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