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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.52, 2,662.79 and 735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.52, 2,662.79 and 735.80 is: 1,103.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.52 : 2,662.79 = 735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.52/2,662.79 = 735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.52x = 2,662.79 × 735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.52x = 1,959,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,263.89/1,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.49

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