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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.42, 2,636.03 and 524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.42, 2,636.03 and 524.84 is: 787.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.42 : 2,636.03 = 524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.42/2,636.03 = 524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.42x = 2,636.03 × 524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.42x = 1,383,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,482.12/1,757.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.23

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