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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.67, 2,632.11 and 781.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.67, 2,632.11 and 781.44 is: 1,172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.67 : 2,632.11 = 781.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.67/2,632.11 = 781.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.67x = 2,632.11 × 781.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.67x = 2,056,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,836.04/1,754.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.21

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