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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.68, 2,635.38 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.68, 2,635.38 and 524.16 is: 786.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.68 : 2,635.38 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.68/2,635.38 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.68x = 2,635.38 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.68x = 1,381,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,360.78/1,756.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.35

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