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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.43, 2,642.70 and 1,032.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.43, 2,642.70 and 1,032.43 is: 1,548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.43 : 2,642.70 = 1,032.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.43/2,642.70 = 1,032.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.43x = 2,642.70 × 1,032.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.43x = 2,728,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,402.76/1,761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.97

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