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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.80, 2,635.23 and 716.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.80, 2,635.23 and 716.37 is: 1,075.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.80 : 2,635.23 = 716.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.80/2,635.23 = 716.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.80x = 2,635.23 × 716.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.80x = 1,887,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,799.72/1,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.18

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