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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.96, 2,658.04 and 732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.96, 2,658.04 and 732.12 is: 1,098.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.96 : 2,658.04 = 732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.96/2,658.04 = 732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.96x = 2,658.04 × 732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.96x = 1,946,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,004.24/1,771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.22

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