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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.56, 2,632.80 and 889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.56, 2,632.80 and 889.76 is: 1,334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.56 : 2,632.80 = 889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.56/2,632.80 = 889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.56x = 2,632.80 × 889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.56x = 2,342,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,560.13/1,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.37

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