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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.94, 2,627.91 and 777.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.94, 2,627.91 and 777.78 is: 1,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.94 : 2,627.91 = 777.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.94/2,627.91 = 777.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.94x = 2,627.91 × 777.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.94x = 2,043,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,935.84/1,751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.67

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