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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.51, 2,636.64 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.51, 2,636.64 and 525.02 is: 787.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.51 : 2,636.64 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.51/2,636.64 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.51x = 2,636.64 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.51x = 1,384,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,295.32/1,757.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.64

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