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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.39, 2,632.98 and 768.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.39, 2,632.98 and 768.18 is: 1,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.39 : 2,632.98 = 768.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.39/2,632.98 = 768.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.39x = 2,632.98 × 768.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.39x = 2,022,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,602.58/1,755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.22

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