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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.54, 2,621.28 and 707.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.54, 2,621.28 and 707.53 is: 1,061.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.54 : 2,621.28 = 707.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.54/2,621.28 = 707.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.54x = 2,621.28 × 707.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.54x = 1,854,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,634.24/1,747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.28

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