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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.10, 2,626.86 and 710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.10, 2,626.86 and 710.88 is: 1,066.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.10 : 2,626.86 = 710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.10/2,626.86 = 710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.10x = 2,626.86 × 710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.10x = 1,867,382.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,382.24/1,751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.41

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