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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.76, 2,636.43 and 716.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.76, 2,636.43 and 716.70 is: 1,074.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.76 : 2,636.43 = 716.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.76/2,636.43 = 716.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.76x = 2,636.43 × 716.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.76x = 1,889,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,529.38/1,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.96

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