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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.44, 2,631.66 and 780.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.44, 2,631.66 and 780.28 is: 1,170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.44 : 2,631.66 = 780.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.44/2,631.66 = 780.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.44x = 2,631.66 × 780.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.44x = 2,053,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,431.66/1,754.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.42

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