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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.52, 2,680.56 and 921.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.52, 2,680.56 and 921.36 is: 1,381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.52 : 2,680.56 = 921.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.52/2,680.56 = 921.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.52x = 2,680.56 × 921.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.52x = 2,469,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,760.76/1,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.67

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