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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.74, 2,627.46 and 778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.74, 2,627.46 and 778.30 is: 1,166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.74 : 2,627.46 = 778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.74/2,627.46 = 778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.74x = 2,627.46 × 778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.74x = 2,044,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,952.12/1,752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.72

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