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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.48, 2,632.14 and 714.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.48, 2,632.14 and 714.63 is: 1,071.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.48 : 2,632.14 = 714.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.48/2,632.14 = 714.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.48x = 2,632.14 × 714.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.48x = 1,881,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,006.21/1,755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.51

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