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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.55, 2,466.22 and 1,040.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.55, 2,466.22 and 1,040.91 is: 1,436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.55 : 2,466.22 = 1,040.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.55/2,466.22 = 1,040.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.55x = 2,466.22 × 1,040.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.55x = 2,567,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,113.06/1,787.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.11

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