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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.78, 2,627.46 and 1,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.78, 2,627.46 and 1,022.02 is: 1,531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.78 : 2,627.46 = 1,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.78/2,627.46 = 1,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.78x = 2,627.46 × 1,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.78x = 2,685,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,316.67/1,753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.16

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