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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.83, 2,642.75 and 721.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.83, 2,642.75 and 721.83 is: 1,082.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.83 : 2,642.75 = 721.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.83/2,642.75 = 721.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.83x = 2,642.75 × 721.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.83x = 1,907,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,612.62/1,761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.75

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