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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.46, 2,441.28 and 1,105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.46, 2,441.28 and 1,105.74 is: 1,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.46 : 2,441.28 = 1,105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.46/2,441.28 = 1,105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.46x = 2,441.28 × 1,105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.46x = 2,699,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,420.95/1,768.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.42

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