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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.46, 2,430.88 and 1,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.46, 2,430.88 and 1,015.44 is: 1,401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.46 : 2,430.88 = 1,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.46/2,430.88 = 1,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.46x = 2,430.88 × 1,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.46x = 2,468,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,412.79/1,761.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.34

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