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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.21, 2,632.36 and 522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.21, 2,632.36 and 522.32 is: 783.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.21 : 2,632.36 = 522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.21/2,632.36 = 522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.21x = 2,632.36 × 522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.21x = 1,374,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,934.28/1,755.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.34

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