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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.85, 2,433.72 and 1,065.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.85, 2,433.72 and 1,065.21 is: 1,469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.85 : 2,433.72 = 1,065.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.85/2,433.72 = 1,065.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.85x = 2,433.72 × 1,065.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.85x = 2,592,422.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,422.88/1,763.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.75

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