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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.54, 2,431.46 and 1,165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.54, 2,431.46 and 1,165.27 is: 1,607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.54 : 2,431.46 = 1,165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.54/2,431.46 = 1,165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.54x = 2,431.46 × 1,165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.54x = 2,833,289.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,289.41/1,762.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.50

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