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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.60, 2,635.10 and 1,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.60, 2,635.10 and 1,064.14 is: 1,595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.60 : 2,635.10 = 1,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.60/2,635.10 = 1,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.60x = 2,635.10 × 1,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.60x = 2,804,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,115.31/1,757.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.42

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