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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.16, 2,642.49 and 787.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.16, 2,642.49 and 787.73 is: 1,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.16 : 2,642.49 = 787.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.16/2,642.49 = 787.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.16x = 2,642.49 × 787.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.16x = 2,081,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,555.44/1,762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.26

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