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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.67, 2,436.68 and 1,207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.67, 2,436.68 and 1,207.31 is: 1,666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.67 : 2,436.68 = 1,207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.67/2,436.68 = 1,207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.67x = 2,436.68 × 1,207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.67x = 2,941,818.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,818.97/1,765.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.13

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