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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.62, 2,631.33 and 714.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.62, 2,631.33 and 714.39 is: 1,071.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.62 : 2,631.33 = 714.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.62/2,631.33 = 714.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.62x = 2,631.33 × 714.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.62x = 1,879,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,795.84/1,753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.95

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