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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.54, 2,431.34 and 1,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.54, 2,431.34 and 1,015.94 is: 1,402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.54 : 2,431.34 = 1,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.54/2,431.34 = 1,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.54x = 2,431.34 × 1,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.54x = 2,470,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,095.56/1,761.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.24

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