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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.51, 2,636.23 and 524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.51, 2,636.23 and 524.92 is: 787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.51 : 2,636.23 = 524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.51/2,636.23 = 524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.51x = 2,636.23 × 524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.51x = 1,383,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,809.85/1,757.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.37

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