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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.99, 2,459.06 and 1,035.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.99, 2,459.06 and 1,035.83 is: 1,429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.99 : 2,459.06 = 1,035.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.99/2,459.06 = 1,035.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.99x = 2,459.06 × 1,035.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.99x = 2,547,172.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,172.97/1,781.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.39

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