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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.89, 2,436.90 and 1,067.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.89, 2,436.90 and 1,067.13 is: 1,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.89 : 2,436.90 = 1,067.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.89/2,436.90 = 1,067.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.89x = 2,436.90 × 1,067.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.89x = 2,600,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,489.10/1,765.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.62

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