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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.44, 2,634.66 and 1,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.44, 2,634.66 and 1,071 is: 1,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.44 : 2,634.66 = 1,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.44/2,634.66 = 1,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.44x = 2,634.66 × 1,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.44x = 2,821,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,720.86/1,756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.50

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