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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.94, 2,433.61 and 1,126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.94, 2,433.61 and 1,126.02 is: 1,552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.94 : 2,433.61 = 1,126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.94/2,433.61 = 1,126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.94x = 2,433.61 × 1,126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.94x = 2,740,293.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,293.53/1,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.63

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