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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.13, 2,634.47 and 1,063.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.13, 2,634.47 and 1,063.97 is: 1,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.13 : 2,634.47 = 1,063.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.13/2,634.47 = 1,063.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.13x = 2,634.47 × 1,063.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.13x = 2,802,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,997.05/1,757.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.21

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