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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.03, 2,665.54 and 735.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.03, 2,665.54 and 735.89 is: 1,103.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.03 : 2,665.54 = 735.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.03/2,665.54 = 735.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.03x = 2,665.54 × 735.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.03x = 1,961,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,527.68/1,777.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.83

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