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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.53, 2,433.74 and 1,134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.53, 2,433.74 and 1,134.62 is: 1,564.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.53 : 2,433.74 = 1,134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.53/2,433.74 = 1,134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.53x = 2,433.74 × 1,134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.53x = 2,761,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,352.24/1,764.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.93

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