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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.50, 2,437.32 and 1,206.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.50, 2,437.32 and 1,206.77 is: 1,665.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.50 : 2,437.32 = 1,206.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.50/2,437.32 = 1,206.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.50x = 2,437.32 × 1,206.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.50x = 2,941,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,272.47/1,765.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.97

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