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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.82, 2,631.07 and 779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.82, 2,631.07 and 779.60 is: 1,170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.82 : 2,631.07 = 779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.82/2,631.07 = 779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.82x = 2,631.07 × 779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.82x = 2,051,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,182.17/1,752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.22

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