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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.92, 2,658.69 and 797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.92, 2,658.69 and 797.76 is: 1,197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.92 : 2,658.69 = 797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.92/2,658.69 = 797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.92x = 2,658.69 × 797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.92x = 2,120,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,996.53/1,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.00

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