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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.96, 2,628.28 and 780.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.96, 2,628.28 and 780.76 is: 1,169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.96 : 2,628.28 = 780.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.96/2,628.28 = 780.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.96x = 2,628.28 × 780.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.96x = 2,052,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,055.89/1,753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.96

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