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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.96, 2,632.03 and 714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.96, 2,632.03 and 714.68 is: 1,071.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.96 : 2,632.03 = 714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.96/2,632.03 = 714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.96x = 2,632.03 × 714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.96x = 1,881,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,059.20/1,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.85

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