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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.38, 2,637.37 and 832.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.38, 2,637.37 and 832.94 is: 1,250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.38 : 2,637.37 = 832.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.38/2,637.37 = 832.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.38x = 2,637.37 × 832.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.38x = 2,196,768.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,768.71/1,757.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.03

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