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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.68, 2,459.94 and 1,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.68, 2,459.94 and 1,084.28 is: 1,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.68 : 2,459.94 = 1,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.68/2,459.94 = 1,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.68x = 2,459.94 × 1,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.68x = 2,667,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,263.74/1,782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.21

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