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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.31, 2,631.08 and 714.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.31, 2,631.08 and 714.03 is: 1,070.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.31 : 2,631.08 = 714.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.31/2,631.08 = 714.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.31x = 2,631.08 × 714.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.31x = 1,878,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,666.48/1,754.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.89

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