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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.95, 2,655.72 and 783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.95, 2,655.72 and 783.72 is: 1,174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.95 : 2,655.72 = 783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.95/2,655.72 = 783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.95x = 2,655.72 × 783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.95x = 2,081,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,340.88/1,771.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.60

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