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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.92, 2,627.55 and 779.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.92, 2,627.55 and 779.70 is: 1,168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.92 : 2,627.55 = 779.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.92/2,627.55 = 779.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.92x = 2,627.55 × 779.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.92x = 2,048,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,700.74/1,752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.74

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