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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.47, 2,432.25 and 1,016.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.47, 2,432.25 and 1,016.46 is: 1,402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.47 : 2,432.25 = 1,016.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.47/2,432.25 = 1,016.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.47x = 2,432.25 × 1,016.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.47x = 2,472,284.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,284.84/1,762.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.74

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