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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.94, 2,635.68 and 832.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.94, 2,635.68 and 832.98 is: 1,248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.94 : 2,635.68 = 832.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.94/2,635.68 = 832.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.94x = 2,635.68 × 832.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.94x = 2,195,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,468.73/1,757.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.89

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