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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.47, 2,439.52 and 1,105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.47, 2,439.52 and 1,105.08 is: 1,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.47 : 2,439.52 = 1,105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.47/2,439.52 = 1,105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.47x = 2,439.52 × 1,105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.47x = 2,695,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,852.85/1,768.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.40

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