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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.59, 2,629.33 and 712.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.59, 2,629.33 and 712.74 is: 1,068.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.59 : 2,629.33 = 712.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.59/2,629.33 = 712.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.59x = 2,629.33 × 712.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.59x = 1,874,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,036.74/1,753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.68

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