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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.38, 2,636.78 and 718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.38, 2,636.78 and 718.19 is: 1,076.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.38 : 2,636.78 = 718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.38/2,636.78 = 718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.38x = 2,636.78 × 718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.38x = 1,893,695.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,695.84/1,759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.35

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