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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.76, 2,703.60 and 775.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.76, 2,703.60 and 775.84 is: 1,164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.76 : 2,703.60 = 775.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.76/2,703.60 = 775.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.76x = 2,703.60 × 775.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.76x = 2,097,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,561.02/1,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.17

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