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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.08, 2,433.32 and 1,143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.08, 2,433.32 and 1,143.04 is: 1,576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.08 : 2,433.32 = 1,143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.08/2,433.32 = 1,143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.08x = 2,433.32 × 1,143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.08x = 2,781,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,382.09/1,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.68

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