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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.44, 2,630.76 and 779.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.44, 2,630.76 and 779.41 is: 1,169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.44 : 2,630.76 = 779.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.44/2,630.76 = 779.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.44x = 2,630.76 × 779.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.44x = 2,050,440.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,440.65/1,753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.38

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