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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.39, 2,672.00 and 1,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.39, 2,672.00 and 1,055.58 is: 1,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.39 : 2,672.00 = 1,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.39/2,672.00 = 1,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.39x = 2,672.00 × 1,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.39x = 2,820,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,504.48/1,781.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.32

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