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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.76, 2,382.70 and 1,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.76, 2,382.70 and 1,028.04 is: 1,418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.76 : 2,382.70 = 1,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.76/2,382.70 = 1,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.76x = 2,382.70 × 1,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.76x = 2,449,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,510.91/1,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.56

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