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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.83, 2,457.03 and 1,184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.83, 2,457.03 and 1,184.25 is: 1,632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.83 : 2,457.03 = 1,184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.83/2,457.03 = 1,184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.83x = 2,457.03 × 1,184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.83x = 2,909,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,737.78/1,782.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.09

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