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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.71, 2,677.79 and 1,046.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.71, 2,677.79 and 1,046.12 is: 1,568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.71 : 2,677.79 = 1,046.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.71/2,677.79 = 1,046.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.71x = 2,677.79 × 1,046.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.71x = 2,801,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,278.90/1,785.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.72

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