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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.10, 2,632.77 and 934.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.10, 2,632.77 and 934.14 is: 1,399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.10 : 2,632.77 = 934.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.10/2,632.77 = 934.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.10x = 2,632.77 × 934.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.10x = 2,459,375.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,375.77/1,757.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.68

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