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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.52, 2,631.45 and 715.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.52, 2,631.45 and 715.07 is: 1,071.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.52 : 2,631.45 = 715.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.52/2,631.45 = 715.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.52x = 2,631.45 × 715.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.52x = 1,881,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,670.95/1,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.86

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