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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.63, 2,436.78 and 1,205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.63, 2,436.78 and 1,205.92 is: 1,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.63 : 2,436.78 = 1,205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.63/2,436.78 = 1,205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.63x = 2,436.78 × 1,205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.63x = 2,938,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,561.74/1,765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.31

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