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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.31, 2,463.83 and 1,121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.31, 2,463.83 and 1,121.92 is: 1,548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.31 : 2,463.83 = 1,121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.31/2,463.83 = 1,121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.31x = 2,463.83 × 1,121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.31x = 2,764,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,220.15/1,785.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.31

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