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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.32, 2,460.98 and 1,195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.32, 2,460.98 and 1,195.26 is: 1,649.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.32 : 2,460.98 = 1,195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.32/2,460.98 = 1,195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.32x = 2,460.98 × 1,195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.32x = 2,941,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,510.95/1,783.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.46

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