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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.46, 2,622.56 and 1,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.46, 2,622.56 and 1,057.20 is: 1,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.46 : 2,622.56 = 1,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.46/2,622.56 = 1,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.46x = 2,622.56 × 1,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.46x = 2,772,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,565.15/1,751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.00

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