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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.01, 2,632.51 and 714.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.01, 2,632.51 and 714.78 is: 1,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.01 : 2,632.51 = 714.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.01/2,632.51 = 714.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.01x = 2,632.51 × 714.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.01x = 1,881,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,663.71/1,755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.17

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