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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784, 2,676.48 and 758.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784, 2,676.48 and 758.08 is: 1,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784 : 2,676.48 = 758.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784/2,676.48 = 758.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784x = 2,676.48 × 758.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784x = 2,028,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,985.96/1,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.32

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