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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.52, 2,626.06 and 1,057.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.52, 2,626.06 and 1,057.70 is: 1,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.52 : 2,626.06 = 1,057.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.52/2,626.06 = 1,057.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.52x = 2,626.06 × 1,057.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.52x = 2,777,583.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,583.66/1,750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.72

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