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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.54, 2,642.31 and 721.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.54, 2,642.31 and 721.56 is: 1,082.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.54 : 2,642.31 = 721.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.54/2,642.31 = 721.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.54x = 2,642.31 × 721.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.54x = 1,906,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,585.20/1,761.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.34

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