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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.87, 2,416.32 and 1,005.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.87, 2,416.32 and 1,005.04 is: 1,387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.87 : 2,416.32 = 1,005.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.87/2,416.32 = 1,005.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.87x = 2,416.32 × 1,005.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.87x = 2,428,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,498.25/1,750.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.02

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