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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.86, 2,431.04 and 1,140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.86, 2,431.04 and 1,140.50 is: 1,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.86 : 2,431.04 = 1,140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.86/2,431.04 = 1,140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.86x = 2,431.04 × 1,140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.86x = 2,772,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,601.12/1,761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.68

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