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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.53, 2,630.91 and 779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.53, 2,630.91 and 779.72 is: 1,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.53 : 2,630.91 = 779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.53/2,630.91 = 779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.53x = 2,630.91 × 779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.53x = 2,051,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,359.99/1,753.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.85

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