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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.16, 2,675.58 and 757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.16, 2,675.58 and 757 is: 1,134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.16 : 2,675.58 = 757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.16/2,675.58 = 757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.16x = 2,675.58 × 757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.16x = 2,025,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,414.06/1,785.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.58

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