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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.57, 2,637.65 and 833.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.57, 2,637.65 and 833.12 is: 1,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.57 : 2,637.65 = 833.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.57/2,637.65 = 833.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.57x = 2,637.65 × 833.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.57x = 2,197,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,474.80/1,757.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.30

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