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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.54, 2,466.96 and 1,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.54, 2,466.96 and 1,001.76 is: 1,382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.54 : 2,466.96 = 1,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.54/2,466.96 = 1,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.54x = 2,466.96 × 1,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.54x = 2,471,301.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,301.85/1,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.52

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