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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.66, 2,629.26 and 779.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.66, 2,629.26 and 779.58 is: 1,169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.66 : 2,629.26 = 779.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.66/2,629.26 = 779.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.66x = 2,629.26 × 779.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.66x = 2,049,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,718.51/1,752.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.49

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