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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.38, 2,638.92 and 718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.38, 2,638.92 and 718.72 is: 1,077.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.38 : 2,638.92 = 718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.38/2,638.92 = 718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.38x = 2,638.92 × 718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.38x = 1,896,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,644.58/1,760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.41

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