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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.46, 2,635.78 and 524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.46, 2,635.78 and 524.56 is: 786.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.46 : 2,635.78 = 524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.46/2,635.78 = 524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.46x = 2,635.78 × 524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.46x = 1,382,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,624.76/1,757.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.72

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