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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.55, 2,636.79 and 587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.55, 2,636.79 and 587.73 is: 881.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.55 : 2,636.79 = 587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.55/2,636.79 = 587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.55x = 2,636.79 × 587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.55x = 1,549,720.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,720.59/1,757.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.75

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