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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.45, 2,636.18 and 524.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.45, 2,636.18 and 524.99 is: 787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.45 : 2,636.18 = 524.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.45/2,636.18 = 524.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.45x = 2,636.18 × 524.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.45x = 1,383,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,952.33/1,757.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.48

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