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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.29, 2,631.93 and 767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.29, 2,631.93 and 767.70 is: 1,151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.29 : 2,631.93 = 767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.29/2,631.93 = 767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.29x = 2,631.93 × 767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.29x = 2,020,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,532.66/1,755.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.11

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