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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.76, 2,636.61 and 525.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.76, 2,636.61 and 525.17 is: 787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.76 : 2,636.61 = 525.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.76/2,636.61 = 525.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.76x = 2,636.61 × 525.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.76x = 1,384,668.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,668.47/1,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.75

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