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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.34, 2,433.51 and 1,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.34, 2,433.51 and 1,064.82 is: 1,469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.34 : 2,433.51 = 1,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.34/2,433.51 = 1,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.34x = 2,433.51 × 1,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.34x = 2,591,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,250.12/1,763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.51

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