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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.08, 2,464.56 and 1,225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.08, 2,464.56 and 1,225.37 is: 1,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.08 : 2,464.56 = 1,225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.08/2,464.56 = 1,225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.08x = 2,464.56 × 1,225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.08x = 3,020,004.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,004.05/1,785.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.80

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