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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.69, 2,620.83 and 707.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.69, 2,620.83 and 707.48 is: 1,060.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.69 : 2,620.83 = 707.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.69/2,620.83 = 707.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.69x = 2,620.83 × 707.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.69x = 1,854,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,184.81/1,747.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.93

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