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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.09, 2,624.50 and 778.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.09, 2,624.50 and 778.87 is: 1,166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.09 : 2,624.50 = 778.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.09/2,624.50 = 778.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.09x = 2,624.50 × 778.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.09x = 2,044,148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,148.57/1,752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.69

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