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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.72, 2,636.28 and 587.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.72, 2,636.28 and 587.62 is: 881.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.72 : 2,636.28 = 587.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.72/2,636.28 = 587.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.72x = 2,636.28 × 587.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.72x = 1,549,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,130.85/1,757.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.33

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