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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.85, 2,664.32 and 736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.85, 2,664.32 and 736.28 is: 1,104.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.85 : 2,664.32 = 736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.85/2,664.32 = 736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.85x = 2,664.32 × 736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.85x = 1,961,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,668.53/1,775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.64

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