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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.30, 2,438.52 and 1,136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.30, 2,438.52 and 1,136.84 is: 1,568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.30 : 2,438.52 = 1,136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.30/2,438.52 = 1,136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.30x = 2,438.52 × 1,136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.30x = 2,772,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,207.08/1,767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.61

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