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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.93, 2,628.81 and 778.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.93, 2,628.81 and 778.13 is: 1,167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.93 : 2,628.81 = 778.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.93/2,628.81 = 778.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.93x = 2,628.81 × 778.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.93x = 2,045,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,542.78/1,751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.60

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