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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.33, 2,430.87 and 1,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.33, 2,430.87 and 1,015.28 is: 1,401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.33 : 2,430.87 = 1,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.33/2,430.87 = 1,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.33x = 2,430.87 × 1,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.33x = 2,468,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,001.54/1,761.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.21

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