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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.54, 2,679.33 and 1,056.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.54, 2,679.33 and 1,056.54 is: 1,585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.54 : 2,679.33 = 1,056.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.54/2,679.33 = 1,056.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.54x = 2,679.33 × 1,056.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.54x = 2,830,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,819.32/1,785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.41

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