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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.97, 2,663.52 and 788.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.97, 2,663.52 and 788.24 is: 1,182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.97 : 2,663.52 = 788.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.97/2,663.52 = 788.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.97x = 2,663.52 × 788.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.97x = 2,099,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,493.00/1,775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.17

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