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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.88, 2,427.36 and 1,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.88, 2,427.36 and 1,060.32 is: 1,463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.88 : 2,427.36 = 1,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.88/2,427.36 = 1,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.88x = 2,427.36 × 1,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.88x = 2,573,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,778.36/1,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.31

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