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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.57, 2,466.85 and 1,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.57, 2,466.85 and 1,042.04 is: 1,438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.57 : 2,466.85 = 1,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.57/2,466.85 = 1,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.57x = 2,466.85 × 1,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.57x = 2,570,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,541.43/1,787.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.01

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