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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.06, 2,635.94 and 880.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.06, 2,635.94 and 880.13 is: 1,320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.06 : 2,635.94 = 880.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.06/2,635.94 = 880.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.06x = 2,635.94 × 880.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.06x = 2,319,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,978.66/1,757.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.38

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