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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.63, 2,430.50 and 1,015.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.63, 2,430.50 and 1,015.49 is: 1,401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.63 : 2,430.50 = 1,015.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.63/2,430.50 = 1,015.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.63x = 2,430.50 × 1,015.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.63x = 2,468,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,157.06/1,761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.06

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