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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.13, 2,632.97 and 1,062.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.13, 2,632.97 and 1,062.97 is: 1,593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.13 : 2,632.97 = 1,062.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.13/2,632.97 = 1,062.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.13x = 2,632.97 × 1,062.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.13x = 2,798,764.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,764.20/1,756.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.72

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