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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.82, 2,439.55 and 1,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.82, 2,439.55 and 1,060.07 is: 1,462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.82 : 2,439.55 = 1,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.82/2,439.55 = 1,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.82x = 2,439.55 × 1,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.82x = 2,586,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,093.77/1,767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.87

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