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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.65, 2,625.99 and 710.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.65, 2,625.99 and 710.34 is: 1,065.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.65 : 2,625.99 = 710.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.65/2,625.99 = 710.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.65x = 2,625.99 × 710.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.65x = 1,865,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,345.74/1,750.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.52

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