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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.98, 2,642.58 and 787.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.98, 2,642.58 and 787.74 is: 1,180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.98 : 2,642.58 = 787.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.98/2,642.58 = 787.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.98x = 2,642.58 × 787.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.98x = 2,081,665.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,665.97/1,762.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.77

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