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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.98, 2,635.70 and 524.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.98, 2,635.70 and 524.21 is: 786.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.98 : 2,635.70 = 524.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.98/2,635.70 = 524.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.98x = 2,635.70 × 524.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.98x = 1,381,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,644.50/1,756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.37

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