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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.78, 2,436.83 and 1,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.78, 2,436.83 and 1,019.72 is: 1,407.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.78 : 2,436.83 = 1,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.78/2,436.83 = 1,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.78x = 2,436.83 × 1,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.78x = 2,484,889.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,889.11/1,765.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.25

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