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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.48, 2,436.63 and 1,009.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.48, 2,436.63 and 1,009.54 is: 1,393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.48 : 2,436.63 = 1,009.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.48/2,436.63 = 1,009.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.48x = 2,436.63 × 1,009.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.48x = 2,459,875.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,875.45/1,765.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.32

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