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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.51, 2,464.21 and 1,077.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.51, 2,464.21 and 1,077.87 is: 1,486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.51 : 2,464.21 = 1,077.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.51/2,464.21 = 1,077.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.51x = 2,464.21 × 1,077.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.51x = 2,656,098.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,098.03/1,786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.75

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