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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.76, 2,651.64 and 742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.76, 2,651.64 and 742.48 is: 1,113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.76 : 2,651.64 = 742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.76/2,651.64 = 742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.76x = 2,651.64 × 742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.76x = 1,968,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,789.67/1,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.72

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