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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.74, 2,630.76 and 779.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.74, 2,630.76 and 779.68 is: 1,169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.74 : 2,630.76 = 779.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.74/2,630.76 = 779.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.74x = 2,630.76 × 779.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.74x = 2,051,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,150.96/1,753.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.59

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