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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.44, 2,632.84 and 781.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.44, 2,632.84 and 781.36 is: 1,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.44 : 2,632.84 = 781.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.44/2,632.84 = 781.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.44x = 2,632.84 × 781.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.44x = 2,057,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,195.86/1,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.90

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