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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.07, 2,631.62 and 714.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.07, 2,631.62 and 714.82 is: 1,072.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.07 : 2,631.62 = 714.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.07/2,631.62 = 714.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.07x = 2,631.62 × 714.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.07x = 1,881,134.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,134.61/1,754.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.44

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