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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.39, 2,459.49 and 1,120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.39, 2,459.49 and 1,120.31 is: 1,545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.39 : 2,459.49 = 1,120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.39/2,459.49 = 1,120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.39x = 2,459.49 × 1,120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.39x = 2,755,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,391.24/1,783.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.03

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