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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.11, 2,645.76 and 1,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.11, 2,645.76 and 1,031.20 is: 1,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.11 : 2,645.76 = 1,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.11/2,645.76 = 1,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.11x = 2,645.76 × 1,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.11x = 2,728,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,304.96/1,761.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.20

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