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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.76, 2,638.71 and 834.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.76, 2,638.71 and 834.19 is: 1,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.76 : 2,638.71 = 834.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.76/2,638.71 = 834.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.76x = 2,638.71 × 834.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.76x = 2,201,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,178.90/1,758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.55

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