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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.03, 2,431.53 and 1,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.03, 2,431.53 and 1,016.02 is: 1,402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.03 : 2,431.53 = 1,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.03/2,431.53 = 1,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.03x = 2,431.53 × 1,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.03x = 2,470,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,470.95/1,762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.06

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