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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.76, 2,627.64 and 711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.76, 2,627.64 and 711.64 is: 1,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.76 : 2,627.64 = 711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.76/2,627.64 = 711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.76x = 2,627.64 × 711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.76x = 1,869,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,933.73/1,752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.85

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