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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.70, 2,636.52 and 717.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.70, 2,636.52 and 717.69 is: 1,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.70 : 2,636.52 = 717.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.70/2,636.52 = 717.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.70x = 2,636.52 × 717.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.70x = 1,892,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,204.04/1,757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.52

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