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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.55, 2,655.54 and 783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.55, 2,655.54 and 783.48 is: 1,174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.55 : 2,655.54 = 783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.55/2,655.54 = 783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.55x = 2,655.54 × 783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.55x = 2,080,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,562.48/1,771.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.43

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