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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.46, 2,636.20 and 1,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.46, 2,636.20 and 1,027.24 is: 1,540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.46 : 2,636.20 = 1,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.46/2,636.20 = 1,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.46x = 2,636.20 × 1,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.46x = 2,708,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,010.09/1,757.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.87

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