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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.56, 2,636.32 and 718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.56, 2,636.32 and 718.12 is: 1,077.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.56 : 2,636.32 = 718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.56/2,636.32 = 718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.56x = 2,636.32 × 718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.56x = 1,893,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,194.12/1,757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.17

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