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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.82, 2,436.82 and 1,067.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.82, 2,436.82 and 1,067.32 is: 1,472.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.82 : 2,436.82 = 1,067.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.82/2,436.82 = 1,067.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.82x = 2,436.82 × 1,067.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.82x = 2,600,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,866.72/1,765.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.89

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