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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.83, 2,437.20 and 1,019.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.83, 2,437.20 and 1,019.91 is: 1,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.83 : 2,437.20 = 1,019.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.83/2,437.20 = 1,019.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.83x = 2,437.20 × 1,019.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.83x = 2,485,724.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,724.65/1,765.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.68

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