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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.40, 2,627.18 and 710.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.40, 2,627.18 and 710.87 is: 1,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.40 : 2,627.18 = 710.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.40/2,627.18 = 710.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.40x = 2,627.18 × 710.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.40x = 1,867,572.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,572.09/1,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.33

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