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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.93, 2,633.31 and 781.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.93, 2,633.31 and 781.13 is: 1,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.93 : 2,633.31 = 781.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.93/2,633.31 = 781.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.93x = 2,633.31 × 781.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.93x = 2,056,944.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,944.27/1,754.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.10

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