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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.54, 2,627.78 and 712.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.54, 2,627.78 and 712.27 is: 1,068.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.54 : 2,627.78 = 712.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.54/2,627.78 = 712.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.54x = 2,627.78 × 712.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.54x = 1,871,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,677.81/1,751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.59

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