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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.31, 2,464.79 and 1,077.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.31, 2,464.79 and 1,077.96 is: 1,487.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.31 : 2,464.79 = 1,077.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.31/2,464.79 = 1,077.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.31x = 2,464.79 × 1,077.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.31x = 2,656,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,939.64/1,786.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.39

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