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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.10, 2,630.79 and 887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.10, 2,630.79 and 887.16 is: 1,328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.10 : 2,630.79 = 887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.10/2,630.79 = 887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.10x = 2,630.79 × 887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.10x = 2,333,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,931.66/1,757.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.29

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