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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.38, 2,674.68 and 858.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.38, 2,674.68 and 858.03 is: 1,287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.38 : 2,674.68 = 858.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.38/2,674.68 = 858.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.38x = 2,674.68 × 858.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.38x = 2,294,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,952.46/1,782.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.58

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