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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.72, 2,460.70 and 1,154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.72, 2,460.70 and 1,154.45 is: 1,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.72 : 2,460.70 = 1,154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.72/2,460.70 = 1,154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.72x = 2,460.70 × 1,154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.72x = 2,840,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,755.12/1,783.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.60

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