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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.39, 2,462.63 and 1,028.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784.39, 2,462.63 and 1,028.29 is: 1,419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784.39 : 2,462.63 = 1,028.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784.39/2,462.63 = 1,028.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784.39x = 2,462.63 × 1,028.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784.39x = 2,532,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,286.50/1,784.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.13

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