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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.62, 2,439.86 and 1,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.62, 2,439.86 and 1,060.13 is: 1,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.62 : 2,439.86 = 1,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.62/2,439.86 = 1,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.62x = 2,439.86 × 1,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.62x = 2,586,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,568.78/1,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.48

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