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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.80, 2,664.62 and 736.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.80, 2,664.62 and 736.52 is: 1,103.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.80 : 2,664.62 = 736.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.80/2,664.62 = 736.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.80x = 2,664.62 × 736.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.80x = 1,962,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,545.92/1,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.92

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