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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.28, 2,416.62 and 1,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.28, 2,416.62 and 1,005.18 is: 1,387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.28 : 2,416.62 = 1,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.28/2,416.62 = 1,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.28x = 2,416.62 × 1,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.28x = 2,429,138.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,138.09/1,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.06

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