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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.86, 2,416.38 and 1,005.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.86, 2,416.38 and 1,005.03 is: 1,387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.86 : 2,416.38 = 1,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.86/2,416.38 = 1,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.86x = 2,416.38 × 1,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.86x = 2,428,534.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,534.39/1,750.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.05

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