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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.58, 2,635.56 and 1,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.58, 2,635.56 and 1,027.38 is: 1,540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.58 : 2,635.56 = 1,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.58/2,635.56 = 1,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.58x = 2,635.56 × 1,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.58x = 2,707,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,721.63/1,757.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.60

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