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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.59, 2,436.96 and 1,019.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.59, 2,436.96 and 1,019.98 is: 1,407.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.59 : 2,436.96 = 1,019.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.59/2,436.96 = 1,019.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.59x = 2,436.96 × 1,019.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.59x = 2,485,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,652.86/1,765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.83

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