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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.43, 2,430.57 and 1,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.43, 2,430.57 and 1,015.24 is: 1,400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.43 : 2,430.57 = 1,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.43/2,430.57 = 1,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.43x = 2,430.57 × 1,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.43x = 2,467,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,605.81/1,761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.91

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