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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.49, 2,681.24 and 966.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.49, 2,681.24 and 966.15 is: 1,449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.49 : 2,681.24 = 966.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.49/2,681.24 = 966.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.49x = 2,681.24 × 966.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.49x = 2,590,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,475.20/1,787.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.23

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