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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.76, 2,668.08 and 752.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.76, 2,668.08 and 752.48 is: 1,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.76 : 2,668.08 = 752.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.76/2,668.08 = 752.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.76x = 2,668.08 × 752.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.76x = 2,007,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,676.84/1,777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.33

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