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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.78, 2,432.69 and 1,063.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.78, 2,432.69 and 1,063.75 is: 1,468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.78 : 2,432.69 = 1,063.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.78/2,432.69 = 1,063.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.78x = 2,432.69 × 1,063.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.78x = 2,587,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,773.99/1,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.01

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