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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204, 1,787.32 and 1,184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204, 1,787.32 and 1,184.56 is: 1,758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204 : 1,787.32 = 1,184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204/1,787.32 = 1,184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204x = 1,787.32 × 1,184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204x = 2,117,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,187.78/1,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.46

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