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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.33, 2,622.85 and 1,056.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.33, 2,622.85 and 1,056.23 is: 1,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.33 : 2,622.85 = 1,056.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.33/2,622.85 = 1,056.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.33x = 2,622.85 × 1,056.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.33x = 2,770,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,332.86/1,750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.75

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