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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.16, 2,634.54 and 782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.16, 2,634.54 and 782.76 is: 1,173.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.16 : 2,634.54 = 782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.16/2,634.54 = 782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.16x = 2,634.54 × 782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.16x = 2,062,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,212.53/1,757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.61

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