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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.07, 2,464.60 and 1,113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.07, 2,464.60 and 1,113.14 is: 1,536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.07 : 2,464.60 = 1,113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.07/2,464.60 = 1,113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.07x = 2,464.60 × 1,113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.07x = 2,743,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,429.74/1,785.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.88

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