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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.74, 2,649.69 and 1,036.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.74, 2,649.69 and 1,036.74 is: 1,555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.74 : 2,649.69 = 1,036.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.74/2,649.69 = 1,036.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.74x = 2,649.69 × 1,036.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.74x = 2,747,039.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,039.61/1,765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.74

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