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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.34, 2,432.13 and 1,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.34, 2,432.13 and 1,063.82 is: 1,468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.34 : 2,432.13 = 1,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.34/2,432.13 = 1,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.34x = 2,432.13 × 1,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.34x = 2,587,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,348.54/1,762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.13

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