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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.41, 2,466.68 and 1,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.41, 2,466.68 and 1,001.44 is: 1,382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.41 : 2,466.68 = 1,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.41/2,466.68 = 1,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.41x = 2,466.68 × 1,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.41x = 2,470,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,220.85/1,787.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.01

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