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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.04, 2,431.68 and 1,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.04, 2,431.68 and 1,063.28 is: 1,467.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.04 : 2,431.68 = 1,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.04/2,431.68 = 1,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.04x = 2,431.68 × 1,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.04x = 2,585,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,556.71/1,762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.37

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