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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.87, 2,423.67 and 1,127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.87, 2,423.67 and 1,127.36 is: 1,554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.87 : 2,423.67 = 1,127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.87/2,423.67 = 1,127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.87x = 2,423.67 × 1,127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.87x = 2,732,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,336.49/1,757.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.35

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