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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.08, 2,631.60 and 715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.08, 2,631.60 and 715.04 is: 1,072.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.08 : 2,631.60 = 715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.08/2,631.60 = 715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.08x = 2,631.60 × 715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.08x = 1,881,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,699.26/1,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.14

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