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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.15, 2,466.20 and 1,001.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.15, 2,466.20 and 1,001.16 is: 1,381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.15 : 2,466.20 = 1,001.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.15/2,466.20 = 1,001.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.15x = 2,466.20 × 1,001.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.15x = 2,469,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,063.29/1,787.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.56

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