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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.94, 2,665.58 and 1,287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.94, 2,665.58 and 1,287.99 is: 1,924.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.94 : 2,665.58 = 1,287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.94/2,665.58 = 1,287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.94x = 2,665.58 × 1,287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.94x = 3,433,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,227.06/1,783.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.52

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