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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.61, 2,460.24 and 1,154.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.61, 2,460.24 and 1,154.99 is: 1,594.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.61 : 2,460.24 = 1,154.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.61/2,460.24 = 1,154.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.61x = 2,460.24 × 1,154.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.61x = 2,841,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,558.75/1,782.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.05

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