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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.90, 2,639.18 and 1,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.90, 2,639.18 and 1,029.26 is: 1,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.90 : 2,639.18 = 1,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.90/2,639.18 = 1,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.90x = 2,639.18 × 1,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.90x = 2,716,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,402.41/1,761.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.75

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