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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.18, 2,439.97 and 1,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.18, 2,439.97 and 1,105 is: 1,524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.18 : 2,439.97 = 1,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.18/2,439.97 = 1,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.18x = 2,439.97 × 1,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.18x = 2,696,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,166.85/1,768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.83

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