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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.93, 2,649.44 and 1,036.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.93, 2,649.44 and 1,036.93 is: 1,555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.93 : 2,649.44 = 1,036.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.93/2,649.44 = 1,036.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.93x = 2,649.44 × 1,036.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.93x = 2,747,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,283.82/1,765.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.72

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