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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.52, 2,682 and 812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.52, 2,682 and 812.64 is: 1,219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.52 : 2,682 = 812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.52/2,682 = 812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.52x = 2,682 × 812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.52x = 2,179,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,500.48/1,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.29

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