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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.93, 2,462.44 and 1,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.93, 2,462.44 and 1,226.24 is: 1,692.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.93 : 2,462.44 = 1,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.93/2,462.44 = 1,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.93x = 2,462.44 × 1,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.93x = 3,019,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,545.52/1,783.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.64

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