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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.28, 2,635.92 and 587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.28, 2,635.92 and 587.28 is: 880.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.28 : 2,635.92 = 587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.28/2,635.92 = 587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.28x = 2,635.92 × 587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.28x = 1,548,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,023.10/1,757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.92

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