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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.62, 2,635.65 and 524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.62, 2,635.65 and 524.62 is: 786.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.62 : 2,635.65 = 524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.62/2,635.65 = 524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.62x = 2,635.65 × 524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.62x = 1,382,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,714.70/1,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.70

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