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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.85, 2,640.74 and 774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.85, 2,640.74 and 774.30 is: 1,160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.85 : 2,640.74 = 774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.85/2,640.74 = 774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.85x = 2,640.74 × 774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.85x = 2,044,721.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,721.11/1,761.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.56

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