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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.88, 2,676.96 and 963.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.88, 2,676.96 and 963.96 is: 1,444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.88 : 2,676.96 = 963.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.88/2,676.96 = 963.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.88x = 2,676.96 × 963.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.88x = 2,580,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,482.36/1,785.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.94

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