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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.23, 2,644.22 and 788.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.23, 2,644.22 and 788.07 is: 1,182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.23 : 2,644.22 = 788.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.23/2,644.22 = 788.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.23x = 2,644.22 × 788.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.23x = 2,083,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,830.46/1,762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.50

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