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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.68, 2,460.96 and 1,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.68, 2,460.96 and 1,085.28 is: 1,497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.68 : 2,460.96 = 1,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.68/2,460.96 = 1,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.68x = 2,460.96 × 1,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.68x = 2,670,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,830.67/1,783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.37

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