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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.57, 2,459.94 and 1,194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.57, 2,459.94 and 1,194.51 is: 1,648.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.57 : 2,459.94 = 1,194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.57/2,459.94 = 1,194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.57x = 2,459.94 × 1,194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.57x = 2,938,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,422.93/1,782.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.42

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