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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.96, 2,430.43 and 1,132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.96, 2,430.43 and 1,132.27 is: 1,561.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.96 : 2,430.43 = 1,132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.96/2,430.43 = 1,132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.96x = 2,430.43 × 1,132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.96x = 2,751,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,902.98/1,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.84

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