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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.78, 2,695.86 and 758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.78, 2,695.86 and 758.28 is: 1,137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.78 : 2,695.86 = 758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.78/2,695.86 = 758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.78x = 2,695.86 × 758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.78x = 2,044,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,216.72/1,797.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.08

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