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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.79, 2,636.02 and 836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.79, 2,636.02 and 836.07 is: 1,252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.79 : 2,636.02 = 836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.79/2,636.02 = 836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.79x = 2,636.02 × 836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.79x = 2,203,897.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,897.24/1,759.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.37

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