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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.75, 2,432.60 and 1,064.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.75, 2,432.60 and 1,064.13 is: 1,468.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.75 : 2,432.60 = 1,064.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.75/2,432.60 = 1,064.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.75x = 2,432.60 × 1,064.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.75x = 2,588,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,602.64/1,762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.50

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