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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.76, 2,465.71 and 1,000.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.76, 2,465.71 and 1,000.81 is: 1,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.76 : 2,465.71 = 1,000.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.76/2,465.71 = 1,000.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.76x = 2,465.71 × 1,000.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.76x = 2,467,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,707.23/1,786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.11

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