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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.80, 2,628.30 and 778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.80, 2,628.30 and 778.20 is: 1,167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.80 : 2,628.30 = 778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.80/2,628.30 = 778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.80x = 2,628.30 × 778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.80x = 2,045,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,343.06/1,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.57

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