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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.92, 2,664.74 and 736.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.92, 2,664.74 and 736.72 is: 1,105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.92 : 2,664.74 = 736.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.92/2,664.74 = 736.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.92x = 2,664.74 × 736.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.92x = 1,963,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,167.25/1,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.44

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