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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.44, 2,629.26 and 778.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.44, 2,629.26 and 778.41 is: 1,167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.44 : 2,629.26 = 778.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.44/2,629.26 = 778.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.44x = 2,629.26 × 778.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.44x = 2,046,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,642.28/1,752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.88

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