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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.72, 2,651.64 and 742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.72, 2,651.64 and 742 is: 1,112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.72 : 2,651.64 = 742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.72/2,651.64 = 742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.72x = 2,651.64 × 742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.72x = 1,967,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,516.88/1,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.40

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