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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.15, 2,416.56 and 1,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.15, 2,416.56 and 1,005.14 is: 1,387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.15 : 2,416.56 = 1,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.15/2,416.56 = 1,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.15x = 2,416.56 × 1,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.15x = 2,428,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,981.12/1,751.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.08

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