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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.37, 2,644.86 and 1,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.37, 2,644.86 and 1,072.28 is: 1,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.37 : 2,644.86 = 1,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.37/2,644.86 = 1,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.37x = 2,644.86 × 1,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.37x = 2,836,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,030.48/1,765.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.48

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