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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.37, 2,467.06 and 1,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.37, 2,467.06 and 1,041.56 is: 1,437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.37 : 2,467.06 = 1,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.37/2,467.06 = 1,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.37x = 2,467.06 × 1,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.37x = 2,569,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,585.33/1,787.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.64

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