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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.84, 2,640.87 and 1,027.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.84, 2,640.87 and 1,027.93 is: 1,544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.84 : 2,640.87 = 1,027.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.84/2,640.87 = 1,027.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.84x = 2,640.87 × 1,027.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.84x = 2,714,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,630.96/1,757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.30

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