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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.01, 2,635.44 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.01, 2,635.44 and 440.76 is: 661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.01 : 2,635.44 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.01/2,635.44 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.01x = 2,635.44 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.01x = 1,161,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,596.53/1,757.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.12

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