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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.94, 2,436.06 and 1,241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.94, 2,436.06 and 1,241.14 is: 1,713.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.94 : 2,436.06 = 1,241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.94/2,436.06 = 1,241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.94x = 2,436.06 × 1,241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.94x = 3,023,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,491.51/1,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.08

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