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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.56, 2,645.38 and 776.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.56, 2,645.38 and 776.66 is: 1,164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.56 : 2,645.38 = 776.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.56/2,645.38 = 776.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.56x = 2,645.38 × 776.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.56x = 2,054,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,573.08/1,764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.35

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