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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.52, 2,630.80 and 714.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.52, 2,630.80 and 714.25 is: 1,070.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.52 : 2,630.80 = 714.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.52/2,630.80 = 714.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.52x = 2,630.80 × 714.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.52x = 1,879,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,048.90/1,754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.98

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