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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.31, 2,416.81 and 1,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.31, 2,416.81 and 1,005.32 is: 1,387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.31 : 2,416.81 = 1,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.31/2,416.81 = 1,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.31x = 2,416.81 × 1,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.31x = 2,429,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,651.68/1,751.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.33

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