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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.36, 2,416.71 and 1,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.36, 2,416.71 and 1,005.14 is: 1,387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.36 : 2,416.71 = 1,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.36/2,416.71 = 1,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.36x = 2,416.71 × 1,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.36x = 2,429,131.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,131.89/1,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.00

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