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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787, 2,681.64 and 761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787, 2,681.64 and 761 is: 1,141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787 : 2,681.64 = 761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787/2,681.64 = 761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787x = 2,681.64 × 761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787x = 2,040,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,728.04/1,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.99

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