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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.84, 2,432.82 and 1,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.84, 2,432.82 and 1,064.32 is: 1,468.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.84 : 2,432.82 = 1,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.84/2,432.82 = 1,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.84x = 2,432.82 × 1,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.84x = 2,589,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,298.98/1,762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.82

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