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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.03, 2,430.27 and 1,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.03, 2,430.27 and 1,062 is: 1,465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.03 : 2,430.27 = 1,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.03/2,430.27 = 1,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.03x = 2,430.27 × 1,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.03x = 2,580,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,946.74/1,761.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.59

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