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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.48, 2,640.87 and 1,021.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.48, 2,640.87 and 1,021.50 is: 1,531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.48 : 2,640.87 = 1,021.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.48/2,640.87 = 1,021.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.48x = 2,640.87 × 1,021.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.48x = 2,697,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,648.71/1,761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.47

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