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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.56, 2,416.73 and 1,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.56, 2,416.73 and 1,277.95 is: 1,764.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.56 : 2,416.73 = 1,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.56/2,416.73 = 1,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.56x = 2,416.73 × 1,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.56x = 3,088,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,447.67/1,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.26

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