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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.55, 2,636.33 and 716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.55, 2,636.33 and 716.90 is: 1,075.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.55 : 2,636.33 = 716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.55/2,636.33 = 716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.55x = 2,636.33 × 716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.55x = 1,889,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,987.98/1,757.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.35

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