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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.72, 2,632.13 and 830.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.72, 2,632.13 and 830.71 is: 1,246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.72 : 2,632.13 = 830.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.72/2,632.13 = 830.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.72x = 2,632.13 × 830.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.72x = 2,186,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,536.71/1,754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.09

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