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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.09, 2,676.27 and 1,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.09, 2,676.27 and 1,007.34 is: 1,510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.09 : 2,676.27 = 1,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.09/2,676.27 = 1,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.09x = 2,676.27 × 1,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.09x = 2,695,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,913.82/1,785.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.24

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