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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783, 2,460.54 and 1,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783, 2,460.54 and 1,162 is: 1,603.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783 : 2,460.54 = 1,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783/2,460.54 = 1,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783x = 2,460.54 × 1,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783x = 2,859,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,147.48/1,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.56

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