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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.05, 2,637.50 and 833.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.05, 2,637.50 and 833.36 is: 1,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.05 : 2,637.50 = 833.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.05/2,637.50 = 833.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.05x = 2,637.50 × 833.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.05x = 2,197,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,969.65/1,759.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.52

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