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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.93, 2,637.02 and 525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.93, 2,637.02 and 525.24 is: 787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.93 : 2,637.02 = 525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.93/2,637.02 = 525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.93x = 2,637.02 × 525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.93x = 1,385,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,069.70/1,757.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.90

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