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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.39, 2,638.44 and 1,028.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.39, 2,638.44 and 1,028.75 is: 1,540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.39 : 2,638.44 = 1,028.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.39/2,638.44 = 1,028.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.39x = 2,638.44 × 1,028.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.39x = 2,714,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,281.96/1,761.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.99

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