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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.26, 2,632.68 and 714.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.26, 2,632.68 and 714.21 is: 1,071.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.26 : 2,632.68 = 714.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.26/2,632.68 = 714.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.26x = 2,632.68 × 714.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.26x = 1,880,286.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,286.38/1,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.23

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