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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.52, 2,635.04 and 1,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.52, 2,635.04 and 1,063.72 is: 1,595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.52 : 2,635.04 = 1,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.52/2,635.04 = 1,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.52x = 2,635.04 × 1,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.52x = 2,802,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,944.75/1,756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.74

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