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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.48, 2,626.62 and 777.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.48, 2,626.62 and 777.48 is: 1,165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.48 : 2,626.62 = 777.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.48/2,626.62 = 777.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.48x = 2,626.62 × 777.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.48x = 2,042,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,144.52/1,752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.29

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