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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.74, 2,661.45 and 801.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.74, 2,661.45 and 801.58 is: 1,201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.74 : 2,661.45 = 801.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.74/2,661.45 = 801.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.74x = 2,661.45 × 801.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.74x = 2,133,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,365.09/1,775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.39

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