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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.76, 2,383.62 and 1,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.76, 2,383.62 and 1,028 is: 1,419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.76 : 2,383.62 = 1,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.76/2,383.62 = 1,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.76x = 2,383.62 × 1,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.76x = 2,450,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,361.36/1,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.05

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