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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.62, 2,632.08 and 1,062.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.62, 2,632.08 and 1,062.12 is: 1,592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.62 : 2,632.08 = 1,062.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.62/2,632.08 = 1,062.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.62x = 2,632.08 × 1,062.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.62x = 2,795,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,584.81/1,755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.36

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