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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.80, 2,672.83 and 1,089.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.80, 2,672.83 and 1,089.79 is: 1,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.80 : 2,672.83 = 1,089.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.80/2,672.83 = 1,089.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.80x = 2,672.83 × 1,089.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.80x = 2,912,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,823.41/1,782.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.85

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