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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.51, 2,464.29 and 1,226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.51, 2,464.29 and 1,226.07 is: 1,692.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.51 : 2,464.29 = 1,226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.51/2,464.29 = 1,226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.51x = 2,464.29 × 1,226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.51x = 3,021,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,392.04/1,785.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.17

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