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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.92, 2,635.41 and 716.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.92, 2,635.41 and 716.49 is: 1,075.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.92 : 2,635.41 = 716.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.92/2,635.41 = 716.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.92x = 2,635.41 × 716.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.92x = 1,888,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,244.91/1,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.36

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