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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.73, 2,431.46 and 1,134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.73, 2,431.46 and 1,134.07 is: 1,564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.73 : 2,431.46 = 1,134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.73/2,431.46 = 1,134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.73x = 2,431.46 × 1,134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.73x = 2,757,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,440.17/1,762.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.31

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