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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.74, 2,629.73 and 1,137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.74, 2,629.73 and 1,137.58 is: 1,703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.74 : 2,629.73 = 1,137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.74/2,629.73 = 1,137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.74x = 2,629.73 × 1,137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.74x = 2,991,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,524.52/1,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.85

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