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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.52, 2,459.70 and 1,194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784.52, 2,459.70 and 1,194.84 is: 1,646.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784.52 : 2,459.70 = 1,194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784.52/2,459.70 = 1,194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784.52x = 2,459.70 × 1,194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784.52x = 2,938,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,947.95/1,784.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.91

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