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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.82, 2,635.54 and 524.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.82, 2,635.54 and 524.31 is: 786.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.82 : 2,635.54 = 524.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.82/2,635.54 = 524.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.82x = 2,635.54 × 524.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.82x = 1,381,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,828.78/1,756.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.55

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