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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.55, 2,673.69 and 1,128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.55, 2,673.69 and 1,128.12 is: 1,688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.55 : 2,673.69 = 1,128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.55/2,673.69 = 1,128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.55x = 2,673.69 × 1,128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.55x = 3,016,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,243.16/1,786.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.31

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