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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.76, 2,627.64 and 777.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.76, 2,627.64 and 777.87 is: 1,166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.76 : 2,627.64 = 777.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.76/2,627.64 = 777.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.76x = 2,627.64 × 777.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.76x = 2,043,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,962.33/1,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.81

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