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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.97, 2,637.34 and 525.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.97, 2,637.34 and 525.47 is: 788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.97 : 2,637.34 = 525.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.97/2,637.34 = 525.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.97x = 2,637.34 × 525.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.97x = 1,385,828.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,828.55/1,757.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.31

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