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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.17, 2,466.37 and 1,041.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.17, 2,466.37 and 1,041.01 is: 1,436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.17 : 2,466.37 = 1,041.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.17/2,466.37 = 1,041.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.17x = 2,466.37 × 1,041.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.17x = 2,567,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,512.05/1,787.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.63

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