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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.08, 2,672.92 and 795.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.08, 2,672.92 and 795.24 is: 1,192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.08 : 2,672.92 = 795.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.08/2,672.92 = 795.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.08x = 2,672.92 × 795.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.08x = 2,125,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,612.90/1,782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.77

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