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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.52, 2,460.14 and 1,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.52, 2,460.14 and 1,083.76 is: 1,495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.52 : 2,460.14 = 1,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.52/2,460.14 = 1,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.52x = 2,460.14 × 1,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.52x = 2,666,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,201.33/1,782.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.75

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