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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.23, 2,634.60 and 832.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.23, 2,634.60 and 832.29 is: 1,247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.23 : 2,634.60 = 832.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.23/2,634.60 = 832.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.23x = 2,634.60 × 832.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.23x = 2,192,751.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,751.23/1,757.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.85

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