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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.72, 2,636.60 and 770.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.72, 2,636.60 and 770.33 is: 1,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.72 : 2,636.60 = 770.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.72/2,636.60 = 770.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.72x = 2,636.60 × 770.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.72x = 2,031,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,040.82/1,757.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.50

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