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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.55, 2,670.69 and 1,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784.55, 2,670.69 and 1,126.12 is: 1,685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784.55 : 2,670.69 = 1,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784.55/2,670.69 = 1,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784.55x = 2,670.69 × 1,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784.55x = 3,007,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,517.42/1,784.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.31

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