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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.16, 2,465.54 and 1,078.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.16, 2,465.54 and 1,078.02 is: 1,488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.16 : 2,465.54 = 1,078.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.16/2,465.54 = 1,078.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.16x = 2,465.54 × 1,078.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.16x = 2,657,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,896.04/1,786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.05

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