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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.15, 2,632.04 and 584.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.15, 2,632.04 and 584.92 is: 877.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.15 : 2,632.04 = 584.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.15/2,632.04 = 584.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.15x = 2,632.04 × 584.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.15x = 1,539,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,535.40/1,755.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.16

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